Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Research and Innovation, Christie Patient Centred Research (CPCR) unit at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Applications are invited for a Research Assistant role to work across various CPCR projects. The CPCR team conduct a variety of research projects focused on improving patient experience and quality of life.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join CPCR to assist with project related activities. Responsibilities include assisting and facilitating data collection, data analysis and preparation of reports/publications.
Applicants should hold a good degree in nursing, allied health, psychology or other scientific-based subject. An understanding of project work and evidence of high quality delivery to deadlines are essential.
We are looking for an individual with excellent organisational and communication skills; who can work well both in a team and using their own initiative.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support various research project activities within the Christie Patient Centred Research (CPCR) team. CPCR lead a wide range of research projects exploring patient experience and quality life. Duties will be varied but will include data collection and analysis, dissemination, administrative functions and literature reviews.
The primary aims of the post are to:- Support the day-to-day running of CPCR projects- Provide support to the Post-doctoral Research Fellow- Contribute to publications and project reports where required
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPlanning and Organisational Assist in delivery of stated objectives for CPCR projects. Work with CPCR team members to meet project milestones
Communication Actively participate in committees and meetings as required.
Research Governance Ensure that all projects adhere to Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
Project Facilitation Facilitate Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) activities for project development and ongoing PPI input. Facilitate data management including data collection, entry, validation and analysis. Liaise with project leads and staff to facilitate project maintenance and delivery of project milestones. Assist with report writing and manuscript preparation.
Equality and Diversity Carry out all duties in a way that supports equality and values diversity. This responsibility includes actions in relation to all internal and external stakeholders. To facilitate the promotion and support of equality in access to research and value diversity ensuring the service provided meets the needs of all service users.
Other
Be responsible for promoting the work and reputation of the Trust and supporting its wider activities. Be responsible for ensuring own professional knowledge is regularly updated and keep abreast of relevant developments, making effective use of learning opportunities and actively promoting the workplace as a learning environment. Be responsible for ensuring that personal, professional and corporate essential training requirements for self and staff under line management are met. Proactively engage in the PDR process ensuring that preparation work, objectives and personal development needs are identified and met.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPlanning and Organisational Assist in delivery of stated objectives for CPCR projects. Work with CPCR team members to meet project milestones
Communication Actively participate in committees and meetings as required.
Research Governance Ensure that all projects adhere to Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
Project Facilitation Facilitate Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) activities for project development and ongoing PPI input. Facilitate data management including data collection, entry, validation and analysis. Liaise with project leads and staff to facilitate project maintenance and delivery of project milestones. Assist with report writing and manuscript preparation.
Equality and Diversity Carry out all duties in a way that supports equality and values diversity. This responsibility includes actions in relation to all internal and external stakeholders. To facilitate the promotion and support of equality in access to research and value diversity ensuring the service provided meets the needs of all service users.
Other
Be responsible for promoting the work and reputation of the Trust and supporting its wider activities. Be responsible for ensuring own professional knowledge is regularly updated and keep abreast of relevant developments, making effective use of learning opportunities and actively promoting the workplace as a learning environment. Be responsible for ensuring that personal, professional and corporate essential training requirements for self and staff under line management are met. Proactively engage in the PDR process ensuring that preparation work, objectives and personal development needs are identified and met.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- A first degree in Nursing, Allied Health, Psychology or other scientific-based subject.
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in a health/science based subject, or research
- Good Clinical Practice
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of qualitative and quantitative research processes
- Experience of conducting literature reviews
- Experience of report writing
- Experience in clinical research
Desirable
- Experience in PPI
- Experience of working with young people
- Experience of data management
- Publications and conference presentation
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively - excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Excellent written skills
- Strong critical thinking, analytic and reflexive research skills
- Able to work independently and unsupervised, knowing when to ask for help
- Having attention to detail, being thorough and organized
- Use own initiative to organize, plan and complete necessary tasks
Desirable
- The ability to innovate and see new opportunities, to think outside the box
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of national and local drivers for clinical research
- Computer literate with Microsoft Office including Word, Powerpoint and Excel
Desirable
- Knowledge of funding streams
- Knowledge of the unique challenges young adult survivors of a brain tumour experience
- Knowledge of research specific software such as Nvivo, SPSS or R
VALUES
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
OTHER
Essential
- Willing to undertake regular local travel and travel to conferences
- Frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position using a computer more or less continuously on many days
- Some days will require being able to attend clinic settings for hours at a time. Is aware of their own health and wellbeing needs
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- A first degree in Nursing, Allied Health, Psychology or other scientific-based subject.
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in a health/science based subject, or research
- Good Clinical Practice
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of qualitative and quantitative research processes
- Experience of conducting literature reviews
- Experience of report writing
- Experience in clinical research
Desirable
- Experience in PPI
- Experience of working with young people
- Experience of data management
- Publications and conference presentation
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively - excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Excellent written skills
- Strong critical thinking, analytic and reflexive research skills
- Able to work independently and unsupervised, knowing when to ask for help
- Having attention to detail, being thorough and organized
- Use own initiative to organize, plan and complete necessary tasks
Desirable
- The ability to innovate and see new opportunities, to think outside the box
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of national and local drivers for clinical research
- Computer literate with Microsoft Office including Word, Powerpoint and Excel
Desirable
- Knowledge of funding streams
- Knowledge of the unique challenges young adult survivors of a brain tumour experience
- Knowledge of research specific software such as Nvivo, SPSS or R
VALUES
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
OTHER
Essential
- Willing to undertake regular local travel and travel to conferences
- Frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position using a computer more or less continuously on many days
- Some days will require being able to attend clinic settings for hours at a time. Is aware of their own health and wellbeing needs
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.
