Senior Research Associate

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Bristol Speech and Language Therapy Research Unit as a Clinical Research Assistant, contributing to the MISLToe study. In this fixed-term role, you will support research activities, assist in ethical compliance, and help in data collection about speech and language therapy. Your expertise will facilitate collaborative efforts within the team while ensuring all research standards are met.

Qualifications

• University or vocational qualification in speech and language therapy.
• HPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Evidence of further education/professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support obtaining ethical permissions and maintain study documentation.
• Set up and organize research following Good Clinical Practice.
• Act as point of contact for recruitment sites.

Skills

Research methodology

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Education

University or college/vocational primary qualification in speech and language therapy, psychology or equivalent

HPC registered Speech and Language Therapist

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a fixed term post to work at Bristol Speech and Language Therapy Research Unit to assist the team in delivery of the MISLToe study research activity. It will be the post holder's responsibility, under the supervision of senior colleagues, to ensure studies are delivered in line with agreed targets with Bristol Speech and Language Therapy Research Unit. Their research skills will ensure a well-informed, coordinated support mechanism is provided to researchers and clinicians in the research team. The post holder is expected to work with the wider MISLToe research team to contribute to data analysis and interpretation, writing of papers, development of the impact pathway and contributing to new grant applications.

Main duties of the job

Development and delivery of research

Support the CI in obtaining relevant ethical permissions (e.g, IRAS, local ethics).

Design, write and maintain study-specific documentation in consultation with members of the research team

Set up, organize and carry out the research ensuring that Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Research Governance Framework (RGF) and legal standards are adhered to.

Act as the first point of contact for recruitment sites.

Work with research team to finalise the protocol and questionnaire tool for data collection.

Support research team in set up, running and documenting of research focus groups.

Support participating NHS sites in data collection using MISLToe_SSD protocol.

Support PPI leads in panning and delivering PPI activities as required.

Act in the best interests of the research participants to ensure their rights are upheld.

Support the CI in ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and research networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner.

Observe the confidentiality of participant and patient information at all times, in accordance with data Protection Act and Caldicott regulations.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Job responsibilities

Development and delivery of research

Support the CI in obtaining relevant ethical permissions (e.g, IRAS, local ethics).

Design, write and maintain study-specific documentation in consultation with members of the research team

Set up, organize and carry out the research ensuring that Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Research Governance Framework (RGF) and legal standards are adhered to.

Act as the first point of contact for recruitment sites.

Work with research team to finalise the protocol and questionnaire tool for data collection.

Support research team in set up, running and documenting of research focus groups.

Support participating NHS sites in data collection using MISLToe_SSD protocol.

Support PPI leads in panning and delivering PPI activities as required.

Act in the best interests of the research participants to ensure their rights are upheld.

Support the CI in ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and research networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner.

Observe the confidentiality of participant and patient information at all times, in accordance with data Protection Act and Caldicott regulations.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

• University or college/vocational primary qualification in speech and language therapy, psychology or equivalent
• HPC registered Speech and Language Therapist

Work Experience

• Evidence of further education/professional development
• Effective personal time and workload management
• Extensive experience in planning and conducting clinical research studies.
• Project management skills within a research environment
• Supervisory experience of junior members of staff

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Interest in and enthusiasm for research in speech and language therapy
• Excellent cross disciplinary communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships
• Ability to disseminate research findings in written form for peer review journals and other publications
• Ability to disseminate research findings verbally in a variety of contexts
• Well-developed IT skills, knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, carers, clinical staff and multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of research methodology
• Facilitation of development of other staff

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

• Able to maintain concentration for extended periods of time
• Able to work with a community of families, children, health care professionals and academics.
• Evening and weekend work as research study requires

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.

Bristol Speech and Language Therapy Research Unit

Depending on experienceDependant on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working

Reference number

339-S&T9840-LGG

Job locations

Bristol Speech and Language Therapy Research Unit