Research Assistant

3 weeks ago

Gloucester, United Kingdom UK Health Security Agency Full time

Job title -Research Assistant

Profession
- Clinical & Public Health

Directorate
- HCAI, Fungal, AMR, AMU & Sepsis Division, Clinical and

Emerging Infections Directorate

Full Time equivalent
- 37.5 hours

No of Roles
- 1

Contract Type
- Permanent

Location
- Twyver House, Gloucester GL1 1DQ

UKHSA offers hybrid working or home working for its employees - this means that whilst the role will be based in one of our UKHSA offices, there will be opportunities for an element of working from home. The balance between home and workplace working is to be agreed with the line manager, determined primarily by business need and in line with departmental policy. Some business travel will be required to other UKHSA offices. Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available

Working Pattern
- Full Time /Part Time/ Job Share/Hybrid Working/ Flexible Working

Grade & Salary -Grade EO. National banding - £24,091 - £28,195.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant to join the PCIU to support research, and educational projects within the TARGET and e-Bug workstreams. The post holder will be geographically based in Gloucester, although will be able to work from home part of the week. The successful applicant will enjoy a varied role, that will focus on the development and implementation of resources and training packages to improve antimicrobial stewardship in primary care settings.

Introduction

At the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) our mission is to provide health security for the nation by protecting from infectious disease and external hazards. We are a trusted source of advice to government and to the public, focusing on reducing inequalities in the way different communities experience and are impacted by infectious disease, environmental hazards, and other threats to health.

Primary Care and Interventions Unit

The Primary Care and Interventions Unit (PCIU) are responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating interventions for primary health care workers and the broader community to promote behaviour change on infection prevention and control, using antimicrobials appropriately and antimicrobial stewardship. Our work contributes to the Government’s Ambitions to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance, including the UK AMR 20 year vision and the 5-year National Action Plan (NAP) 2019-2024. The unit works closely with general practices, care homes, pharmacies, schools, community groups, the public, professional societies, commissioning organisations, and universities to produces resources for health providers, the general public and schools and conducts research to inform and evaluate its interventions. Example of this can be seen on theTARGET antibiotic toolkitande-Bugwebsites.

Key Responsibilities
1. To conduct and assist with the research undertaken in the Primary Care and Interventions Unit, covering infection prevention, antimicrobial use and intervention development and evaluation.

1. To develop protocols for research and development activities and communicate with research team as necessary to plan timelines for delivery e.g by updating a project timeline or GANTT chart for the lifetime of the project.

1. To implement and utilise a range of quantitative research methods/statistical analyses/techniques in support of all activities associated with research projects aiming to ensure project targets are met.

1. To implement and utilise a range of qualitative research methods and analysis techniques to undertake and analyse interviews and focus groups.

1. To undertake needs assessments to inform the development of diagnostic or educational tools.

1. To assist or conduct data collection such as surveys, interviews and focus groups (face to face and telephone) in line with Caldicott guidelines and GDPR.

1. To conduct literature reviews of electronic databases and grey literature.

1. To create, manage and manipulate databases (Access/Excel/Endnote/Epidata) including data input; cleaning, coding validation and verification of data sets; and supplying appropriate raw data sets to statisticians.

1. To provide reports through descriptive analysis of data using software and databases as necessary, to meet project targets.

1. To disseminate research through exhibiting/presenting at conferences, events and workshops; preparing and publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals.

1. To assist with the updating, reviewing and administration of resources/tools and websites.

1. To organize meetings, participate, take minutes and follow up as delegated.

1. To undertake work in accordance with UKHSA’s Health and Safety policies and procedures and to work within any Quality Systems that are applicable to the site.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs

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