Cardiothoracic Data Manager

Applications are for the Data Manager Role within the Cardiothoracic Directorate, based at the University Hospital of Wales.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a highly specialised directorate and would be particularly suited to individuals with strong analytical skills and an interest in data reporting.
The post provides a platform for professional development, including the enhancement of management and leadership capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for the direct line management of staff, contributing to both service delivery and team development within the Directorate., The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all clinical data sources, data collection, data entry, and information transfer processes within the Directorate meet the highest standards of accuracy, integrity, and reliability.
They will oversee the creation, maintenance, and validation of data held within the Directorate, ensuring that all information is presented in high-quality, professional formats for internal stakeholders and external governing bodies.
As the senior lead within the Data Team, the post-holder will manage other Data Officers, providing direct line management, leadership, and support. They will act as the primary point of contact for this team.
The post-holder will also be responsible for ensuring that all data governance requirements are fully adhered to, and that data collection processes remain secure, compliant, and robust. They will ensure that all reporting deadlines are met and that all data submissions are accurate and completed in a timely manner.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together". We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board's Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan's Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1^st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1^st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.