Research Assistant

NHS Oldham talking therapies is currently undertaking research into the utility and effectiveness of the Dream Completion Technique (DCT) at step 3. The DCT research is a randomised Control Trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a psychological intervention for treating nightmares within a UK Primary Care NHS talking therapies Service The research is in collaboration with Dr Justin Havens and Professor Mark Blagrove at the University of Swansea. The role of the research assistant would be to enroll participants, consent, collect data and liaise with the University and the chief investigator. They would be required to prepare reports on the progress of the research and produce minutes of meetings related to the project., Ensure that research procedures (including consent processes, interventions and follow up) are carried out according to the approved protocol and the UK policy framework for health and social care research.
Provide complex research related information to research participants when taking informed consent for the research study or carrying out a research procedure.
To be aware of the psychological/emotional needs of the patient/carer, responding and reporting appropriately.
To maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families and carers at all times. Communicate and liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary and research teams within and external to the Trust, both verbally and in writing, providing and receiving complex or sensitive information.
Liaise with the Chief Investigator, Site Lead, and Project Manager in regards to the on-going support and feasibility of the project. Maintain and provide up-to-date project and recruitment information for the project which includes consent of patients, completion of case report forms and routinely collected data.
To manage and prioritise own workload and tasks, working to appropriate deadlines and targets set.
Actively promote the research study and any other research opportunities to staff and services. Act as an ambassador for the Research and Innovation Department and the Greater Manchester Resilience Hub, · Ensure that research procedures (including consent processes, interventions and follow up) are carried out according to the approved protocol and the UK policy framework for health and social care research.
· Where required, exercise professional judgement to assess patient eligibility for participation in research projects.
· Provide complex research related information to research participants when taking informed consent for the research study or carrying out a research procedure.
· Assist participants with the completion of questionnaires or interventions as appropriate, in consideration of individual need, using prioritisation and delegation skills
· To be aware of the psychological/emotional needs of the patient/carer, responding and reporting appropriately.
· Utilise clinical skills to assess patient condition and clinical situations reporting as necessary adverse and serious adverse events and breaches of trial / study protocol as per individual requirements.
· To maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families and carers at all times. Communicate and liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary and research teams within and external to the Trust, both verbally and in writing, providing and receiving complex or sensitive information.
· Liaise with the Chief Investigator, Site Lead, and Project Manager in regards to the on-going support and feasibility of the project. Maintain and provide up-to-date project and recruitment information for the project which includes consent of patients, completion of case report forms and routinely collected data.
· To manage and prioritise own workload and tasks, working to appropriate deadlines and targets set.
· Ensure that appropriate facilities and resources are available as required per research visit.
· Actively promote the research study and any other research opportunities to staff and services. Act as an ambassador for the Research and Innovation Department and the Greater Manchester Resilience Hub
· Maintain a working knowledge of current research governance, practices and legislation; and to adhere to them.
Present at conferences, study days and meetings when required.
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What happens after your application has been received?
You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email.
What happens if I am offered the position after interview?
The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email.
What pre-employment checks will I need to complete?
By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to NHS Employment Check Standards. The checks are:
+ Identity verification
+ Right to work check
+ Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
+ Professional registration and/or qualification check
+ Occupational health assessment
+ Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to NHS will be required to provide HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks.
If you are offer a position with is and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with government guidance. If the role you have been offer is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn.
What happens when pre-employment checks are complete?
Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
Other important information
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