Job summary
GPA are the only primary care provider that
connects GPs and patients in the Northampton area in a time when medical
transformation is inevitable and demands fresh thinking.
GPA
Research and Training Academy (GPA RaTA) is committed to promoting health
equity and reducing disparities in research engagement. We are dedicated to
fostering strategic partnerships, community outreach, and advocating for
equitable access to research opportunities.
We are excited to be recruiting a full-time Research
Assistant to join GPA RaTA in making a meaningful impact on primary care
research and advancing health outcomes.
Main duties of the job
As a
Research Assistant at GPA RaTA, you will play a pivotal role in driving health
equity by strategically engaging underrepresented communities and supporting
the implementation of our Primary Care Research Strategy.
The role
will include:
-
Preparation
of grant applications
-
Facilitating
and delivering research projects across our member practices
-
Integrating
and applying research findings within practice settings
If you possess a health research qualification
with proven experience in bid writing, and you want to make a difference to
under-served communities, then we strongly encourage you to apply!
Interview dates: 23rd
February and 28th/29th February
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship
About us
GPA is a medium sized organisation,
and rapidly expanding GP Federation based in Northampton, leading the
transformation of equitable healthcare across the town and beyond. The
membership is a collective of 19 GP practices and covers a patient population
of approximately 210,000.
Website:
https://northantsgpalliance.com/
In recognition of your exceptional
interpersonal skills and dedicated work ethic, we provide an exclusive range of
rewards and benefits, including:
-
NHS
Pension
-
Generous
annual leave package to support work-life balance and well-being
-
Employee
Discount Schemes - Unlock a variety of exclusive benefits, including the Blue
Light Card, granting access to over 15,000 discounts online and on the high
street!
-
Wellbeing
Package - Encompassing an Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing portal, and
the Feeling Good app.
-
Discounted
Trilogy Supergold gym membership package.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Grant
Writing: Under the guidance of the Clinical Director of GPA RaTA, preparation
of grant applications, contributing to the academy's research funding and
project initiation.
Research
Delivery: Responsible for delivering research projects across the member
practices of GPA RaTA, including facilitating research activities and ensuring
the integration and application of research findings within practice settings.
Research
Support: Responsible for assisting practices in completing research projects
where necessary, ensuring that all member practices benefit from the academy's
research initiatives.
Identify
under-served communities and provide support to research participants.
Establish
connections through community outreach with community leaders and healthcare
providers.
In
conjunction with the Marketing and Communications Officer, create targeted
campaigns and educational materials to raise research awareness.
Advocate
for equitable access to industry-sponsored research opportunities.
Contribute
to the development and execution of the GPA RaTA Primary Care Research
Strategy.
Bridge
the gap between under-served communities and research opportunities.
Monitor
and evaluate key data before, during and after coming into post, such as number
of studies conducted, number of expressions of interest, number of participants
from under-served communities and number of participating GP practices.
Collect
and evaluate feedback through appropriate means from healthcare providers and
patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Grant
Writing: Under the guidance of the Clinical Director of GPA RaTA, preparation
of grant applications, contributing to the academy's research funding and
project initiation.
Research
Delivery: Responsible for delivering research projects across the member
practices of GPA RaTA, including facilitating research activities and ensuring
the integration and application of research findings within practice settings.
Research
Support: Responsible for assisting practices in completing research projects
where necessary, ensuring that all member practices benefit from the academy's
research initiatives.
Identify
under-served communities and provide support to research participants.
Establish
connections through community outreach with community leaders and healthcare
providers.
In
conjunction with the Marketing and Communications Officer, create targeted
campaigns and educational materials to raise research awareness.
Advocate
for equitable access to industry-sponsored research opportunities.
Contribute
to the development and execution of the GPA RaTA Primary Care Research
Strategy.
Bridge
the gap between under-served communities and research opportunities.
Monitor
and evaluate key data before, during and after coming into post, such as number
of studies conducted, number of expressions of interest, number of participants
from under-served communities and number of participating GP practices.
Collect
and evaluate feedback through appropriate means from healthcare providers and
patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of a research health qualification, showcasing a strong academic foundation and expertise in research methodologies.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in bid writing, with a proven track record of preparing successful research bids.
- Experience in conducting research within the primary care setting, demonstrating a solid understanding of the field's challenges and opportunities.
Desirable
- Prior involvement in community engagement or outreach programmes demonstrating ability to establish meaningful connections with under-served communities.
- Competence in designing research protocols that uphold inclusivity and cultural sensitivity.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Strong communication skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and present research findings.
- Proficiency in utilising relevant software tools for research documentation and data analysis.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting health equity and addressing health disparities in under-served communities.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates resilience in engaging under-served communities and advocating for equitable access to research opportunities.
- Displays genuine concern for the needs and experiences of under-served communities.
Job Circumstances
Essential
- Reliable transportation to facilitate a hybrid work arrangement and occasional travel for mandatory meetings as required by the position.
- A flexible approach to work, willingly adapting to changing priorities and unforeseen challenges.
- Willingness to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) upon conditional offer of appointment.
- Possess the legal right to work in the UK and ability to provide appropriate documentation for verification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of a research health qualification, showcasing a strong academic foundation and expertise in research methodologies.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in bid writing, with a proven track record of preparing successful research bids.
- Experience in conducting research within the primary care setting, demonstrating a solid understanding of the field's challenges and opportunities.
Desirable
- Prior involvement in community engagement or outreach programmes demonstrating ability to establish meaningful connections with under-served communities.
- Competence in designing research protocols that uphold inclusivity and cultural sensitivity.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Strong communication skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and present research findings.
- Proficiency in utilising relevant software tools for research documentation and data analysis.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting health equity and addressing health disparities in under-served communities.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates resilience in engaging under-served communities and advocating for equitable access to research opportunities.
- Displays genuine concern for the needs and experiences of under-served communities.
Job Circumstances
Essential
- Reliable transportation to facilitate a hybrid work arrangement and occasional travel for mandatory meetings as required by the position.
- A flexible approach to work, willingly adapting to changing priorities and unforeseen challenges.
- Willingness to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) upon conditional offer of appointment.
- Possess the legal right to work in the UK and ability to provide appropriate documentation for verification.
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.
