We are currently offering a secondment opportunity for a Research Assistant to join our progressive and vibrant R& D team on a 13 month, part-time contract. This role would perfectly suit an Assistant Psychologist looking to gain research experience. The role starts on 1st October 2024, and finishes on 31st October 2025.

The post holder will be the lead researcher on a 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 post holder 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

Probationary Period

This 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

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of �4,313 to a maximum of �5,436).

COVID-19 Vaccination

We 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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc degree in relevant subject/ discipline or relevant MSc conversion degree if BSc is in unrelated area

Desirable

• MSc degree in relevant subject/ discipline

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with dementia and/or mental health problems
• Experience of working on own initiative, managing and prioritising own workload
• Previous experience of working in the NHS or other large organisation
• Understand and acknowledge the issue of confidentiality within the scope of the Data Protection Act
• Experience of developing and sustaining partnership working with individuals and across organisations
• Experience of undertaking qualitative interviews and managing qualitative data
• High level communication skills (written and verbal)
• Understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with dementia
• Understanding of research methodologies relevant for the post
• Ability to summarise, document, report and reflect on progress
• Ability to work appropriately with confidential information
• Experience of working in a health research or academic setting
• Previous experience of acting on complex information in either the NHS or other organisations
• Track record of delivering successful projects and communications

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the NHS environment and current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and NHS policies e.g. Mental Capacity Act
• Awareness of key research processes

Desirable

• Knowledge of office procedures and practices
• Knowledge of Human Resources policies and processes
• Knowledge of the NHS Research Governance framework

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent telephone skills to be able to work with research participants and their carers/relatives
• Ability to produce/draft correspondence
• Evidence of good organisational skills and ability to work without direct supervision, prioritising own workload to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and assume responsibility and use initiative
• Evidence of good computer literacy skills
• Ability to use PC based systems to form and produce information to an advanced level, specifically Word, Access, Outlook, Excel or other related computer packages
• Evidence of report writing and preparing presentations for dissemination
• High degree of interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a wide variety of people within and outside of the host organisation
• Ability to work unsupervised and provide advice and information based on sound judgement
• Ability to initiate and participate in the organisation of training programmes
• Able to complete assigned work in a timely manner and ability to work to deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a wide range of staff
• Polite, friendly and helpful
• To recognise the sensitivity of research data and information processes and ensure strict confidentiality
• To adhere the principles and processes defined with the Equal Opportunities provisions
• Good previous aAbility to work in a complex environment across organisational boundariesttendance record

Desirable

• Ability to interpret complex information and reports and take appropriate action

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Goodmayes, R& D Department

Barley Lane,1st Floor, Maggie Lilley Suite

Ilford

IG3 8XJ

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