CPRD FTC Airlock Manager - £42,869 p.a. + benefits

We are currently looking for an Airlock Manager to join our
Clinical Practice Research Datalink team
in the Safety and Surveillance group.
This is a full-time opportunity, on a 24-month fixed term contract basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.
Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites.
We are currently implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 4 days per month working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role, this can flex up to 8 days a month, with the remainder of time worked either remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly.
Who are we?
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.
The Safety and Surveillance Group brings together into a single integrated structure devices and medicines safety expertise with enforcement capabilities. These functions will be supported by our data and evidence generating capabilities complementing our signal generating capabilities produced via the new Safety Connect System.
Part of the Safety and Surveillance group, The Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD), with support from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is the UK’s preeminent research service providing access to anonymised NHS data for research. In addition to supporting high quality observational research, CPRD has developed world leading services based on using real world data to support clinical trials and interventional studies.
What’s the role?
This role
offers an exciting opportunity to help build on the CPRD’s 30-years of providing data for drug safety and epidemiological studies, resulting in over 3,500 peer-reviewed publications investigating drug safety, use of medicines, effectiveness of health policy, health care delivery and disease risk factors. Join us to help support delivery of our real-world research services that inform clinical guidance and best practice.
The CPRD Airlock Manager will apply their statistical and governance expertise to support public health research. Specifically, the Airlock Manager will be responsible for overseeing and evaluating all requests to remove data from the CPRD Trusted Research Environment (TRE) to maximise the utility of CPRD data, subject to addressing disclosure risks.
The role i s part of the Observational Research team and
will require close working with other members within the team and with the other teams within CPRD, including the Research Data Governance Officer, Research Assistants, and other internal stakeholders across CPRD. The Airlock Manager will also work closely with a range of external clients to support their research using CPRD data and provide advice on CPRD statistical disclosure principles.
Key responsibilities:
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Output checking process management.
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People management.
Who are we looking for?
Our successful candidate will have:
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A degree in Epidemiology, Medical Statistics, equivalent related qualification, or equivalent experience and
proven ability in conducting epidemiological research using large complex longitudinal datasets.
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In depth understanding of epidemiological principles and statistical concepts and experience of applying this in practice
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Experience of research using primary care data and other health related data sources and working understanding of the research governance around the use of and sharing of anonymised patient data.
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Sound knowledge of the challenges involved in using health data in public health research
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Working knowledge and understanding of quality assurance in research as demonstrated by the ability to identify and report on pertinent issues and suggest practical solutions.
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Online application form, including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.
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Test, further information will be supplied when you reach this stage
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Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.
Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.
Use of AI in Job Applications:
Applicants must ensure that anything submitted must be factually accurate and truthful. Plagiarism ‘can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.
If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact
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as soon as possible.
Shortlisting date: Thursday 6 th
June 2024
Interview date: Thursday 13 th
June 2024
Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.
If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact
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Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available
here
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Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete
basic personnel security standard checks
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Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility
here
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Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact
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In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact Mira Mepa, Head of Recruitment and Operations,
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