Research Assistant

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading mental health trust as a Research Assistant, contributing to impactful research studies. This role offers a chance to develop research skills while engaging with service users and supporting clinical trials. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous pay, pensions, and leave packages

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

NHS discounts

Counselling services

Wellbeing events

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Opportunity to expand knowledge of practice in research.
• Engage with service users about participation in research.

Responsibilities

• Screen and recruit participants for clinical studies.
• Support patients in making informed decisions regarding research involvement.
• Maintain data in accordance with NHS research standards.

Skills

Motivation

Hardworking

Research Skills

Job description

Join to apply for the Research Assistant role at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

Imagine if the work you did today could impact how mental health care is delivered tomorrow. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Research and Development (R&D) Team at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an excellent development opportunity for a motivated and hardworking individual to be part of our research team and expand their knowledge of practice by supporting the delivery of research studies within the trust. The portfolio of studies makes this role challenging and rewarding for the right candidate.

As a staff member from within the Trust, you will understand the clinical priorities and structures of teams, using this knowledge and skills to engage with service users about participation in research. Additionally, you will have the chance to develop research skills and knowledge through supporting our strategic goals to build research capacity in our workforce.

For Further Details / Informal Discussions Contact

Name – Carrie-Ann Black

Job title – Head of Nursing for Research and Quality

Email address – [e-mail]

• Carry out planned care required by the clinical trials protocol for patients and volunteers without direct supervision.
• Responsible for screening and recruiting participants for clinical studies, including randomized trials and other high-quality clinical studies, working closely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support patients in making informed decisions regarding their involvement in research.
• Ensure written informed consent is obtained from all research participants.
• Maintain all data and case report forms in accordance with NHS research regulatory standards.
• Report protocol deviations to senior staff and implement necessary changes.
• Support studies requiring additional recruitment support as identified by the R&D team.
• Support the Bethlem Virtual Reality Cave as part of the Research and Delivery Team.

Benefits

We are committed to providing our staff with a comprehensive benefits package and supporting a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Generous pay, pensions, and leave packages.
• Flexible working options, including part-time and job sharing.
• Opportunities for career development through mentoring, coaching, and talent programs.
• Car lease deals, keyworker housing on selected sites, NHS discounts, and more.

Additional benefits include counselling services, wellbeing events, long service awards, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, childcare vouchers, and staff restaurants.

For further details or informal visits, contact: Carrie-Ann Black, Head of Nursing for Research and Quality, at [e-mail].