Research Assistant

8 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Full time

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.

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.

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 Senior Research Fellow

Contribute to publications and project reports where required

Undertake high quality research that is clinical relevant and patient and carer centred

Implement research findings into clinical practice

Promote dissemination of research and practice innovations

Build research capacity and capability for cancer focused clinical staff across Greater Manchester

JOB PURPOSE

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 Senior Research Fellow

Contribute to publications and project reports where required

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning and Organisational

Assist in delivery of stated objectives for CPCR projects.

Work with CPCR team members to meet project mileston

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.


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