Job summary
Applications are invited from a highly motivated individual to work as a Research Assistant with Professor Sube Banerjee, Chair in Dementia, and the Sussex Partnership Foundation NHS Trust, within the Centre for Dementia Studies, and specifically on an innovative project joint funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
The DETERMIND (DETERMinants of quality of life, care and costs, and consequences of INequalities in people with Dementia and their carers) Programme seeks to answer the following questions:
- What is it that enables one family to live well with dementia and another with ostensibly the same illness and challenges to have an awful experience?
- Which groups have better or worse outcomes following diagnosis of dementia and why are there inequalities in care and outcomes?
- What can we learn from the experiences of people with dementia and their carers to deliver care and support that maximises quality of life for all?
To do this we have recruited a bespoke cohort of 1000 people newly diagnosed with dementia across three sites (Newcastle, South London and Sussex) and are currently in the process of undertaking yearly follow-up visits. These visits are designed to explore their service use, well-being and quality of life during their post-diagnostic care journey.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work together with two other Research Assistants (currently in post) under the supervision of the Research Fellow, Dr Ben Hicks, and the Chief Investigator, Prof Sube Banerjee.
The post holder will support the follow up visits for the DETERMIND programme.
Starting in March 2024, the post holder will visit participants in their home, where they will lead an interview that covers topics including, but not limited to; healthcare services accessed, quality of life, health status and cognition.
There is also the potential for the Research Assistant to support the undertaking of systematic literature reviews that will inform the DETERMIND research areas as well as co-author publications produced from the study.
This will be an excellent project to be involved in if you have a desire to undertake a PhD or Clinical Doctorate in the future.
About us
DETERMIND has a well established team of researchers who have been in post for the past two years. The team is friendly and highly motivated to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers through research. There is a trusting atmosphere within the team and the researchers have a lot of autonomy over their job role.
We encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, home-working, part time hours, flexible start/finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be primarily based at the Centre for Dementia Studies, University of Sussex (Falmer), although the Research Assistant will be required to travel extensively across Sussex and other surrounding areas to undertake home visits and work at other Trust locations.
Please see the attached JD for more information on the role of a Research Assistant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be primarily based at the Centre for Dementia Studies, University of Sussex (Falmer), although the Research Assistant will be required to travel extensively across Sussex and other surrounding areas to undertake home visits and work at other Trust locations.
Please see the attached JD for more information on the role of a Research Assistant.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Higher National Certificate in Research
Desirable
- Hold a relevant undergraduate degree at 2:1 or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- At least 2 years administration experience
- Training / facilitation experience
- Research experience
- Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness.
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies
Essential
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- Participate in & contribute to team discussions
- Database / data analysis skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and members of the Multidisciplinary Team
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Mobility to travel across sites.
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required.
- Enthusiasm and commitment
Desirable
- It would be beneficial if the candidate had a driving licence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Higher National Certificate in Research
Desirable
- Hold a relevant undergraduate degree at 2:1 or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- At least 2 years administration experience
- Training / facilitation experience
- Research experience
- Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness.
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies
Essential
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- Participate in & contribute to team discussions
- Database / data analysis skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and members of the Multidisciplinary Team
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Mobility to travel across sites.
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required.
- Enthusiasm and commitment
Desirable
- It would be beneficial if the candidate had a driving licence.
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).
