Research Support Officer | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Rotherham, S26 4TH |
| Company: | Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7737329/376-RCG-0698 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Support Officer (RSO) to join Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust. The postholder will support research aimed at improving timely dementia diagnosis for people from underserved global majority communities. Working within an MDT team, including clinicians, third sector partners, our Grounded Research Team and the Ethnic Minority Research Inclusion Network (EMRI), the role will contribute to the design, delivery and evaluation of research that addresses health inequalities and barriers to diagnostic access.
The RSO will support data collection, analysis and reporting, with a focus on the experiences of underrepresented populations accessing dementia diagnostic services. The role includes supporting participant recruitment, engaging with ethnic minority communities, coordinating study visits and documentation, and ensuring accurate data management in line with NHS research governance requirements. The postholder will also assist with disseminating findings to academic, clinical and community audiences to support improvements in diagnostic pathways and reduce health inequalities.
The postholder will receive management support, supervision and mentoring, with opportunities for CPD and engagement with wider research networks.
Further information
If you wish to know more, please contact Dr Gemma Graham (Rotherham Care Group Director for Psychological Professions)gemma.graham3@nhs.net/ 01709 447364
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
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https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
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Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Feb 2026
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