Research Assistant

**Job Summary**

**Primary Responsibilities**

**Research Involvement**:

- Collaborate with the research team to ensure the smooth execution of study protocols.
- Conduct population health searches to identify suitable participants for studies.
- Actively engage with participants, assisting with data collection, and performing study-related tasks under the guidance of the research team or Principal Investigator.

**Administrative Support**:

- Provide administrative support for research projects, including scheduling meetings and[SM1] clinics, managing calendars, coordinating study timelines[SM2] and documenting minutes of research meetings.
- Responding to research queries.
- Maintain accurate documentation of research activities and communications including assisting with trial archiving.
- Manage logistics for clinics and studies, including tracking consumables.
- Adhering to local and study SOP’s.
- Document [SM3] standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain notes to files as required.

**Clinical Support**:

- Accurately perform and record observations of clinical activities required according to personal competencies and the study protocol and obtain vital signs results including blood pressure, pulse temperature, respirations. Record questionnaires, urinalysis, weight and height, and report abnormalities or changes appropriately.
- Report any adverse events or health concerns which occur whilst the participant is taking part in the study to the appropriate doctor (PI or Sub-I) or Research Manager in a timely manner.
- Perform tasks requiring clinical and laboratory skills, including phlebotomy, tissue, saliva and blood sample preparation within clinic and laboratory in line with personal competencies and approved study protocol.
- Process biological samples according to personal competencies and the study-specific protocol and laboratory manual and organise the storage, shipment and documentation of samples.

**Communication and Collaboration**:

- Support effective communication between the research team, participants, and external entities such as the clinical research network or NIHR.
- Support Clinical Research Associate visits and aid with data queries and adverse event reporting.
- Share updates on research studies via the website, social media, and Patient Representative Groups.
- Participate in meetings to build collaborations and attract new research studies for the local population.

**Compliance and Data Management**:

- Ensure the research team adheres to study protocols and regulatory guidelines throughout the study.
- Support data collection, monitoring, and checking activities, ensuring data integrity and security throughout the process.

You will be expected to carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required in line with your main duties

**Qualifications**

**Qualifications (Essential)**:

- Current GCP Training - Willing to undertake introduction or update if no current GCP certificate.

**Qualifications (desired)**:

- Higher education in health sciences, public health, business administration, or equivalent experience.

**Experience (desired)**:

- Proven experience in academic and commercial research studies, including administrative roles and active participation, preferably in a healthcare or research setting.

**Skills**:

- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a proactive approach.

**Attributes**:

- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

**Interpersonal Skills**:

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals.
- Ability to communicate effectively across various stakeholders.

**Additional Information**:
**Generic Responsibilities**:
**Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion**:

- Promote an environment where individuals are able to reach their full potential, ensuring no discrimination based on age, disability, gender, race, religion, or other characteristics.
- Support patients and staff in a diverse, inclusive environment where fairness and dignity are central to interactions.

**Safety, Health, Environment, and Fire (SHEF)**:

- Manage and assess risks to ensure safe practices and compliance with health and safety legislation.
- Foster a workplace free from hazards that conforms to all safety standards and protocols.

**Confidentiality**:

- Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times, protecting sensitive data and personal information as per legal requirements.

**Quality and Continuous Improvement (CI)**:

- Participate in initiatives to continually improve the quality of service delivery, sharing good