Research Assistant / Clinical Studies Officer | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum pro rata plus HCAS |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Ilford, IG3 8XJ |
| Cwmni: | North East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7173385/395-CC197-25 |
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We are looking to appoint a new research assistant to join ourprogressive and vibrant R&D team.The role is patient / staff facing and requires the post holder to have an aptitude and enthusiasm to work with a range of people fromdifferent cultures, ages, diagnosed conditions and environments. Our research portfolio covers mental health, dementia, and community care services.
The post holder will work with services toestablish,developandmaintainrelationships tofacilitateresearch activities. Through these relationships they willidentifyand enrol patients, theircarersand staff into research projects, undertaking duties such as advertising, screening, consent, and data collection with participants as required.
NELFT is an innovative and dynamicorganisationwith an accomplished record of delivering research studies throughout the Trust thanks to our skilled staff and clinicians. In the lastyearthe team collaborated with community and mental health services to deliver over 50 NIHRPortfolio Studiesand the team enrolled more than 1400 people into research.
Thepost-holderwill have experience of working with peoplewith mental health problems,physical health problems and/or other disabilitiesandpossessanunderstanding of research methods used in the NHS. They will beacreativeproblem solver,whoisascomfortable working independentlyas they are as part of a team. They willhave excellent communication skills and the ability toestablishand maintain relationships with a wide rangeof stakeholders.The post-holder will havethe opportunity to develop their research skills through formal andexperiential learning, supervision,mentoringand peer support.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will includemandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
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 £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735).
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.
References
Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
If you like the sound of working with NELFT, don’t waste a moment and apply now!
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Jun 2025