Palliative Care Specialist

4 days ago


Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancaster University Full time

About the Project

This exciting five-year study aims to adapt an intervention to improve communication and continuity of care for cancer patients with palliative needs. As a Clinical Research Assistant, you will play a key role in evaluating the intervention through a trial in two hospitals in each of eight countries involved.

You will assist with data collection, patient recruitment, and interviews with clinicians, patients, and families. Your contributions will help develop a MOOC to disseminate the results and promote best practices in palliative care.

We offer a competitive salary of £25,000 - £30,000 per annum and flexible working arrangements to support your career goals and personal life.

Requirements

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

What We Offer

Lancaster University values diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a workplace that supports the individual needs of each employee. We offer a range of benefits to support your career development and well-being, including access to training and development opportunities, a generous annual leave entitlement, and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.



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