Job summary
Are you interested in working in research?
We are looking to appoint 2 part-time (30hrs per week) Research Assistantsto co-lead the delivery of ISRIP - a multi-site randomised controlled trial evaluating the clinical and cost effectiveness of Social Recovery Therapy for patients with psychosis.
Important: This position does not meet the threshold for skilled worker sponsorship. We can only accept applications for candidates who do not require sponsorship and have an unrestricted right to work in the UK
Main duties of the job
You will have oversight of and responsibility for the recruitment of participants, the delivery of interventions and the collection and analysis of data.
About us
You will be supported by the R&D Department, an award-winning team that support Clinical Academics to design and deliver high-quality research 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. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We wish to appoint two part-time Research Assistants to play vital roles within a multi-site research study exploring the benefits of a recovery-focused form of CBT for people with a psychosis diagnosis. We would welcome applications from people who are well organised, have excellent interpersonal and data management skills and are passionate about improving services for this client group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We wish to appoint two part-time Research Assistants to play vital roles within a multi-site research study exploring the benefits of a recovery-focused form of CBT for people with a psychosis diagnosis. We would welcome applications from people who are well organised, have excellent interpersonal and data management skills and are passionate about improving services for this client group.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Higher National Certificate in Research
Desirable
- Hold a relevant undergraduate degree at 2:1 or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- At least 2 years administration experience
- Training / facilitation experience
- Research experience
- Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness.
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies
Essential
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- Database usage and data reporting / analysis
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and members of the Multidisciplinary Team
- Ability to educate and support colleagues, patients and carers
Personal Attributes
Essential
- 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
- At least 2 years administration experience
- Training / facilitation experience
- Research experience
- Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness.
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies
Essential
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- Database usage and data reporting / analysis
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and members of the Multidisciplinary Team
- Ability to educate and support colleagues, patients and carers
Personal Attributes
Essential
- 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).
