Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Research Assistant

The closing date is 12 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant to join the CNTW Research Delivery team to support the development and delivery of existing NIHR Portfolio Studies in a wide range of clinical areas including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, Huntington's disease and Dementia. In line with the CNTW strategy and the aims of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), we aim to establish a record of research excellence, developing a multi-disciplinary research team, operating across multiple organisations and encompassing a wide geographical region in the North East.

CNTW is one of the leading research active mental health trusts in England and offers the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of clinical research across specialities.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of senior colleagues, the post holder will support the research team to facilitate recruitment of patients into studies that are on the NIHR clinical research portfolio. This will involve providing relevant information to patients about clinical research and ensuring that trials are undertaken in accordance with good clinical practice and regulatory standards. The research assistant will need to have good communication skills and be willing to work across organisational boundaries.

The post offers an excellent opportunity for AHPs, psychology or health sciences graduates preferably with some clinical research experience to gain experience in a research post and an interest in further developing these skills working within an established team.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SS25-043-MG

Job locations

St. Nicholas Hospital

Jubilee Road

Gosforth

NE3 3XT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 29th May 2025

Closing date : 12th June 2025

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 29th May 2025

Closing date : 12th June 2025

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Degree (Psychology or Social Sciences preferred) or equivalent relevant experience.
Educated to ECDL level or willing to undertake qualification within an agreed timescale

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

An understanding of, and commitment to research within neurodivergence and/or psychology
Familiarity with psychology and/or Neurodivergent care practice and terminology
An understanding of the needs of service users who may wish to be involved in research.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Highly motivated with the ability to Work effectively both as part of a team and also on an individual basis
Excellent organisational skills Computer skills (data entry and word processing)
The ability to establish appropriate documentation and record keeping
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Degree (Psychology or Social Sciences preferred) or equivalent relevant experience.
Educated to ECDL level or willing to undertake qualification within an agreed timescale

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

An understanding of, and commitment to research within neurodivergence and/or psychology
Familiarity with psychology and/or Neurodivergent care practice and terminology
An understanding of the needs of service users who may wish to be involved in research.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Highly motivated with the ability to Work effectively both as part of a team and also on an individual basis
Excellent organisational skills Computer skills (data entry and word processing)
The ability to establish appropriate documentation and record keeping
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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.