Research Assistant / Clinical Studies Officer

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust; Ilford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust is seeking a Research Assistant to join their innovative R&D team in Ilford. The role involves working directly with service users to facilitate research activities across mental health and community services, providing an excellent opportunity for professional development within the NHS setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction training

High Cost Area Supplement

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a research environment.
• Experience working with service users with mental and/or physical health conditions.
• Knowledge of clinical trial governance and methodology.

Responsibilities

• Identify and enroll patients for research projects.
• Conduct screenings, consent processes, and data collection.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSc degree in relevant subject/discipline

Tools

SPSS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Research Assistant / Clinical Studies Officer

Employer NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Location Ilford, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 19 Jun 2025

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a new research assistant to join our progressive 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 from different cultures, ages, diagnosed conditions and environments. Our research portfolio covers mental health, dementia, and community care services.

The post holder will work with services to establish, develop and maintain relationships to facilitate research activities. Through these relationships they will identify and enrol patients, their carers and staff into research projects, undertaking duties such as advertising, screening, consent, and data collection with participants as required.

Main duties of the job

NELFT is an innovative and dynamic organisation with an accomplished record of delivering research studies throughout the Trust thanks to our skilled staff and clinicians. In the last year the team collaborated with community and mental health services to deliver over 50NIHR Portfolio Studies and the team enrolled more than 1400 people into research.

The post-holder will have experience of working with people with mental health problems, physical health problems and/or other disabilities and possess an understanding of research methods used in the NHS. They will be a creative problem solver, who is as comfortable working independently as they are as part of a team. They will have excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. The post-holder will have the opportunity to develop their research skills through formal and experiential learning, supervision, mentoring and peer support.

About us

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 include mandatory 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).

Job description

Job responsibilities

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, dont waste a moment and apply now!

Job description
Job responsibilities

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, dont waste a moment and apply now!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc degree in relevant subject/discipline
• Excellent IT skills, experience using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power point, and Excel, SPSS.

Desirable

• MSc degree in relevant subject/discipline
• GCP training in last 2 years

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a range of service users who have mental and / or physical health conditions
• A minimum of 1 year of experience of working in a research environment displaying relevant and appropriate competencies and skills for the job.
• Analysing and presenting complex data to a high standard in the form of written reports

Desirable

• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary research teams.
• Experience of delivering CTIMPs

Knowledge/Skill

Essential

• Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical trials, including Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice.
• High level communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good understanding of research trial methodology
• Use of standardised assessments
• Ability to work under pressure and to be able to prioritise, quickly assess and solve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships
• Awareness of accountability of own and others roles within the study delivery team
• Ability to use own initiative when working independently and also to be able to work effectively as a member of a team.

Desirable

• Quantitative and qualitative research skills

Other

Essential

• To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• BSc degree in relevant subject/discipline
• Excellent IT skills, experience using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power point, and Excel, SPSS.

Desirable

• MSc degree in relevant subject/discipline
• GCP training in last 2 years

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a range of service users who have mental and / or physical health conditions
• A minimum of 1 year of experience of working in a research environment displaying relevant and appropriate competencies and skills for the job.
• Analysing and presenting complex data to a high standard in the form of written reports

Desirable

• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary research teams.
• Experience of delivering CTIMPs

Knowledge/Skill

Essential

• Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical trials, including Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice.
• High level communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good understanding of research trial methodology
• Use of standardised assessments
• Ability to work under pressure and to be able to prioritise, quickly assess and solve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships
• Awareness of accountability of own and others roles within the study delivery team
• Ability to use own initiative when working independently and also to be able to work effectively as a member of a team.

Desirable

• Quantitative and qualitative research skills

Other

Essential

• To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address

Goodmayes Hospital

Ilford

IG3 8XJ

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