Research Assistant - Self-Harm Data & Analysis

NHS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider is looking for Research Assistants to contribute to important self-harm research based in Derby. Candidates will be responsible for data collection and management, while working closely with healthcare professionals. Applicants should be pursuing or have achieved an undergraduate degree in psychology or a related field, possess strong communication skills, and be familiar with SPSS. This role offers a collaborative environment focused on impactful research and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Yearly appraisal and ongoing training

Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits

Health service discounts

Incremental pay progression

Free confidential employee assistance programme

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidate should be proficient in using SPSS for data management.
• Experience of data collection for research, evaluation or QI.
• Interest in self-harm research and psychology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in data collection and management.
• Collect, validate and manage self-harm presentation data.
• Work flexibly between two teams based at different hospitals.

Skills

Experience of using SPSS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good understanding of ethics in healthcare and research

Uses own initiative and self-motivating

Education

Working towards or achieved undergraduate degree in relevant subject

Working towards a post-graduate degree or equivalent

Job description

A major healthcare provider is looking for Research Assistants to contribute to important self-harm research based in Derby. Candidates will be responsible for data collection and management, while working closely with healthcare professionals. Applicants should be pursuing or have achieved an undergraduate degree in psychology or a related field, possess strong communication skills, and be familiar with SPSS. This role offers a collaborative environment focused on impactful research and flexible working arrangements.