Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
About the Company
The Northern Care Alliance is an NHS Foundation Trust (NCA FT) created by bringing together two NHS Trusts, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The NCA FT was formally established on 1 October 2021. The NCA has been working together as a group since 2016.
Who are we?
Our dedicated team of around 20,000 staff – our NCA Family – provide a range of community and hospital services to over one million people across Bury, Oldham, Rochdale and Salford, as well as providing more specialist care to patients across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Patients and service users may receive a range of integrated health and social care services at their home or in their community or be treated and cared for in one of our four hospitals – Salford Royal Hospital, The Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Infirmary or Fairfield General Hospital in Bury.
Our aim is to save lives and improve lives. We do this by working with partner organisations in improving the population health of our local communities, and by delivering consistently high standards of care and experience each day, every day.
Listed Jobs
- Company Name
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Job Title
- Integration Specialist
- Job Description
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Job Summary
The Digital department at the Northern Care Alliance is seeking an inspirational, proactive, experienced full time, Band 7 Integration Specialist to integrate and develop clinical and non-clinical applications and data across the Trust.
This key position requires the postholders to liaise with clinical and operational staff both within and external to the Trust to support across both sites. An enthusiastic, flexible, and conscientious approach is required as is good communication skills and front-line people skills.
The post holder is tasked with the support, development and maintenance of the trusts integration and the post holder should posses excellent knowledge of integration technologies and act as the subject matter expert on the system integration. HL7 messaging knowledge is also required.
Main duties of the job
Analysis of key Trust data integration requirements, design and implementation utilising the Trust Interface Engine and other software tools.
Analysis and development of IT systems to meet the Trust's objectives including design, development, configuration, maintenance and reporting.
Provide systems and interface support. Liaise with technical support to provide expert advice and assistance as part of the problem management process.
Provide technical training for the technical support team to ensure systems are maintained as required.
Provide expert advice and support in the use of IT systems for data analysis using advanced database and query language tools.
Provide project management when required.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Date posted
06 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum + oncall
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-NCA-AC556-24-A
Job locations
NCA Wide
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Skills
Knowledge, Training, Experience, Skills, Abilities Essential
Expertise in a variety of software development methodologies
Previous clinical project experience
Evidence of exposure to professional development with Ensemble (Healthshare) or a similar integration engine.
Has used Healthcare Messaging standards, principally HL7, FHIR, DICOM
Experience in the use of healthcare data.
Experience in software development (MVC, XML, XSLT, XSD, Windows Presentation Framework,CDA, FHIR)
Ability to translate complex technical problems both verbally and in written form to a range of business and technical audiences, including senior management and novice users, to support a wider understanding of key issues
Good communication skills
Desirable
PAS
Leadership
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level (software engineering/Computer Science or similar) or equivalent experience.
Person Specification Knowledge, Training, Experience, Skills, Abilities Essential
Expertise in a variety of software development methodologies
Previous clinical project experience
Evidence of exposure to professional development with Ensemble (Healthshare) or a similar integration engine.
Has used Healthcare Messaging standards, principally HL7, FHIR, DICOM
Experience in the use of healthcare data.
Experience in software development (MVC, XML, XSLT, XSD, Windows Presentation Framework,CDA, FHIR)
Ability to translate complex technical problems both verbally and in written form to a range of business and technical audiences, including senior management and novice users, to support a wider understanding of key issues
Good communication skills
Desirable
PAS
Leadership
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level (software engineering/Computer Science or similar) or equivalent experience.
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Oldham, United Kingdom
On site
27-02-2025
- Company Name
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Job Title
- Clinical Trial Administrator
- Job Description
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Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Neurology Research Team as a Clinical Trials Administrator at Salford Royal Hospital. This post is a 12-month secondment / fixed-term contract.
The main purpose of the role is to assist the clinical research team with all aspects of administration related to clinical trials according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and trust policies. The post holder will provide support to the Clinical Research Nurses, Practitioners & Assistants in daily research activity, patient communication and assist in workload management.
We are looking for an organised, detail-oriented individual with a passion for administration and teamwork. The post is based at Salford but travel across the NCA region maybe required to support the delivery of the trials.
Main duties of the job
Develop an expertise in research skills, including set up and develop and understanding for research delivery, whether these are academic or commercial.
Ensure GCP adherence + compliance at all times and be able to follow complex protocols and SOP's (Trust or Sponsor).
Be meticulous in record keeping, records must be complete have attention to detail.
Good planning and organisational skills is crucial. The post holder must be able to have excellent team working skills and be able to plan their own workload too.
Provide research teams, research networks/themes, and R&I Management team with up to date information about recruitment status of study. Ensure information is available and accessible.
Ensure that the accrual figures for studies and referred patients are collated and sent to the trial co-ordinating centre, and R&I Management team for all studies according to agreed timescales.
Typing and formatting letters and reports where appropriate; meeting timescales.
To take minutes of meetings, type and distribute to all members of staff and to follow up actions as required.
Word processing, which may include letter, memos, notes, record cards, messages, and email communication.
Collate, provide, receive, and appropriately store sensitive and confidential information.
Maintain administration systems set up in team offices to ensure an organised and effective working environment.
Responsible for assisting with the booking of team training and maintaining local training records.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Date posted
19 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-NCA-AC072-25
Job locations
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Knowledge and Relevant experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3
ECDL or Equivalent
Desirable
First level degree
Knowledge, Training, Experience, Skills and Abilities Essential
IT literate, including ability to demonstrate Microsoft Office and internet skills, with an aptitude for developing IT systems to record and retrieve clinical trials data
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage and prioritise own workload with minimal supervision and to strict timescales
Data entry experience with methodical approach and attention to detail
Good comprehension skills
Set up and manage documentation systems
Ability to pick up new ideas quickly
Displays sensitivity to others and respects confidentiality
Understanding of data protection and Caldicott Guidelines
Maintain professional development
Positive, enthusiastic and committed
Supportive to colleagues
Confident and self-motivated
Demonstrates flexibility in working hours
Ability to move between sites
General administration experience.
Desirable
Good presentation skills
Experience Essential
Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team.
Desirable
Experience of working in a clinical environment
Experience of clinical administration
Relevant experience of research
Knowledge Desirable
Knowledge of ICH-GCP
Knowledge of research governance framework
Knowledge of current research issues
Some knowledge of the healthcare environment
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
Knowledge and Relevant experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3
ECDL or Equivalent
Desirable
First level degree
Knowledge, Training, Experience, Skills and Abilities Essential
IT literate, including ability to demonstrate Microsoft Office and internet skills, with an aptitude for developing IT systems to record and retrieve clinical trials data
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage and prioritise own workload with minimal supervision and to strict timescales
Data entry experience with methodical approach and attention to detail
Good comprehension skills
Set up and manage documentation systems
Ability to pick up new ideas quickly
Displays sensitivity to other...
Salford, United Kingdom
On site
27-02-2025