Dementia Care Research Assistant (Mixed Methods) – NHS

Queen Mary University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous pension scheme

30 days’ leave per annum

Season ticket loan scheme

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance and inclusive policy

Flexible working arrangements

Campus facilities

Disability recruitment adjustments

Flexible working options

Job summary

Queen Mary University of London is seeking a Research Assistant in Dementia Care within the Centre for Psychiatry and Mental Health. You will contribute to NIHR, Alzheimer's Society and Barts Charity-funded studies, gaining exposure across young onset dementia, virtual wards and pre-hospital care in a single role.

The role requires an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in social sciences or a related field, plus experience with older people, dementia, and applied health research.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification in social sciences or a related subject.
• Experience and interest in working with older people, people with dementia or cognitive impairment and their families.
• Experience of research within applied health or care research, preferably with older people.
• Experience in working with NHS sites for research including understanding or experience of applying for NHS ethics and Health Research Authority approvals.
• Ideally experience in mixed methods research, particularly with qualitative methods.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research supporting delivery of NIHR, Alzheimer's Society and Barts Charity-funded studies.
• Work across studies spanning young onset dementia (DETECT-YOD), virtual wards (DEM-VW) and pre-hospital care (REACH).
• Engage with NHS sites for research and navigate NHS ethics and Health Research Authority approvals.

Skills

Qualitative research

Older people/dementia experience

NHS ethics approvals

Mixed methods research

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in social sciences or related field

Job description

Queen Mary University of London is seeking a Research Assistant in Dementia Care within the Centre for Psychiatry and Mental Health. You will contribute to NIHR, Alzheimer's Society and Barts Charity-funded studies, gaining exposure across young onset dementia, virtual wards and pre-hospital care in a single role.

The role requires an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in social sciences or a related field, plus experience with older people, dementia, and applied health research.