Job summary
This is a 30 month, time-limited full time appointment to work on a British Heart Foundation funded study:Academic, cognitive, motor, psychosocial and quality of life outcomes in children aged 9-11 years after surgery for complex congenital heart disease in infancy - the APOLLO study, which is led by GOSH in collaboration with UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University of Leicester, Evelina Children's Hospital, Birmingham Children's Hospital and Bristol Children's Hospital. The study involves following up a group of children aged 9-11 years old with congenital heart disease and undertaking a face-to-face assessment with each child. In addition, we will also recruit an age-matched healthy classmate for each child with congenital heart disease and they will be assessed with the same measures. Assessments will take place at the child's school. Parents will also be asked to complete some questionnaires and a small subset will be invited to participate in a face-to-face or virtual interview about their child's progress at school and any support their child receives.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint two research fellows who will be responsible for all aspects of data collection, data cleaning and the analysis of the interviews. The post holder(s) will work closely with the chief investigator to optimise data collection and will also be responsible for organising study steering group meetings and meetings with our PPIE members. In addition, the post holder will work alongside other members of ORCHID (a team of allied health and nursing researchers and clinical academics) to support nurses and allied health professionals (AHPs) in all aspects of the research process, facilitating their involvement in research and assisting them in disseminating research findings to advance the care of children and young people.
About us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description attached.
This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description attached.
This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Relevant Honours degree or equivalent
- Master's degree or equivalent
- PhD
- Training in neurodevelopmental and cognitive assessment
Desirable
- Allied health professional with current registration with professional body
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of conducting neurodevelopmental/cognitive assessments
- Experience of working with children and families in a healthcare context
- Advanced knowledge of research design and methods
- Advanced knowledge of analytical processes
- Knowledge of ethical and legislative issues relating to research, in particular the Research Governance Framework, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Data Protection Act
- Able to give advice on the organization and management of the research process
- Safeguarding / Child protection
Desirable
- Previous experience of conducting qualitative research
- Previous clinical or research experience with children with congenital heart disease
- Previous experience of working in multicentre studies
- Experience of working with children with a learning disability and/or autistic young people
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including writing for publication and grant writing skills
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills including time management
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Negotiation, analytic and problem-solving skills and ability to initiate change
- Excellent IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office software
- Excellent project management and development skills
Desirable
- Excellent teaching skills
- Ability to manage grant budgets
Other
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a Multidisciplinary team
- A flexible approach to work
- Effective time management
- Evidence of CPD
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
- Willing and able to travel to undertake face to face assessments
Desirable
- Ability to initiate, manage and sustain change
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Relevant Honours degree or equivalent
- Master's degree or equivalent
- PhD
- Training in neurodevelopmental and cognitive assessment
Desirable
- Allied health professional with current registration with professional body
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of conducting neurodevelopmental/cognitive assessments
- Experience of working with children and families in a healthcare context
- Advanced knowledge of research design and methods
- Advanced knowledge of analytical processes
- Knowledge of ethical and legislative issues relating to research, in particular the Research Governance Framework, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Data Protection Act
- Able to give advice on the organization and management of the research process
- Safeguarding / Child protection
Desirable
- Previous experience of conducting qualitative research
- Previous clinical or research experience with children with congenital heart disease
- Previous experience of working in multicentre studies
- Experience of working with children with a learning disability and/or autistic young people
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including writing for publication and grant writing skills
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills including time management
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Negotiation, analytic and problem-solving skills and ability to initiate change
- Excellent IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office software
- Excellent project management and development skills
Desirable
- Excellent teaching skills
- Ability to manage grant budgets
Other
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a Multidisciplinary team
- A flexible approach to work
- Effective time management
- Evidence of CPD
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
- Willing and able to travel to undertake face to face assessments
Desirable
- Ability to initiate, manage and sustain change
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
