Research Assistant
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Job summary
We are currently recruiting for a confident research assistant to join our progressive and vibrant R&D team. The post holder will be the lead researcher on a 2 year, NIHR funded study entitled 'No-one left to cope alone: development of a post-diagnostic intervention to support people newly diagnosed with dementia (NOLA)'. The post holder will be involved in managing the trial, recruiting participants from existing clinical services, working with patient and public involvement groups, and establishing relationships with new services/specialities as required. The role is both staff and patient/client facing and requires an aptitude for working with a range of people from different cultures, ages, and environments. We are also looking for someone with strong writing skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide oversight and management of all research activities for NOLA at NELFT. They will underpin the day to day operations of the research and contribute to the administrative aspects of the research governance processes. They will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Patient and Public Involvement Lead, and Sponsor (NELFT) to ensure cohesive and efficient research processes.
The post holder will support all stages of the project including working with the Principal Investigator to obtain NHS ethical approval, and leading data collection for two qualitative studies. This will include interviews with diverse participant samples and include people living with dementia, caregivers, healthcare professionals and policy professionals or decision makers. They will lead recruitment at NELFT, liaising with clinical teams and research participants, setting up and conducting interviews with people with dementia, and preparing data for transcription with NELFT partners. The postholder will also liaise with our wider project team and Patient and Public Involvement group, attending meetings to feedback on data collection. They will play a key role in the write up and dissemination of these findings, contributing to high-profile academic publications. Further opportunities will be available, including contributing to two systematic reviews.
For questions, please contact the line manager:
Dr Charlotte Stoner
charlotte.stoner@nelft.nhs.uk
About us
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,108 and a maximum payment of £5,177 per annum pro rata).
COVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Details
Date posted
07 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
395-CC217-23
Job locations
R&D Department, NELFT
1st Floor Maggie Lilley Suite, Goodmayes Hospital
Barley Lane, Goodmayes
IG3 8XJ
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
R&D Department, NELFT
1st Floor Maggie Lilley Suite, Goodmayes Hospital
Barley Lane, Goodmayes
IG3 8XJ
Employer's website
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