Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced research assistant to work on the Co-Cog study.
The Study is Co-designing a health and wellbeing self-report digital tool to improve equality of access and outcomes in people diagnosed with mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment. The purpose of this role is to recruit participants to test the tool over a six month period.
Main duties of the job
- Identify and recruit participants to the CO-COG study.
- Introduce participants to the APP and provide instructions on how to use
- Follow up participants at specific time points
- Collate study data and manage recruitment logs
- Conduct surveys and interviews with participants and healthcare professionals
- Data analysis
About us
Working closely with the Co-Cog study team and more widely with colleagues at the Centre for Dementia Studies.
We encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, home-working, part time hours, flexible start/finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to becoming a diverse employer and inclusive workplace in which people from all backgrounds can belong and pursue enriching careers. We aspire to reflect the communities we serve and, therefore, encourage applications from candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further details about the duties and responsibilities of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further details about the duties and responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Higher National Certificate in Research
Desirable
- Hold a relevant undergraduate degree at 2:1 or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of delivering on research studies.
- Experience of managing recruitment logs.
- At least 2 years administration experience
- Training / facilitation experience
- Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness.
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies
Essential
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- Participate in & contribute to team discussions
- Database / Data collation skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and members of the Multidisciplinary Team
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required.
- Mobility to travel across sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Higher National Certificate in Research
Desirable
- Hold a relevant undergraduate degree at 2:1 or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of delivering on research studies.
- Experience of managing recruitment logs.
- At least 2 years administration experience
- Training / facilitation experience
- Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness.
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies
Essential
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- Participate in & contribute to team discussions
- Database / Data collation skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and members of the Multidisciplinary Team
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required.
- Mobility to travel across sites.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
