Job summary
As a Research Support Officer you would be expected to take the lead in delivery for support work, provide support to junior colleagues, including supervision. You would be expected to take a leadership role within the team for your junior colleagues. You would also be required to be part of interview panels to recruit new staff. You will have an active role within the multi- disciplinary team' liaising with others as appropriate and where necessary escalating any concerns to a professional.
This role will include leading specific groups and carrying out the assessments and outcome measures associated with these groups. The post holder will also support the delivery of a variety of research studies, including participant recruitment, data collection and data entry. This also includes update and maintenance of accurate up to date documentation in a timely manner.
The following outlines essential functions and duties pertinent to the job applied for. These are expected to be carried out on a daily basis unless otherwise indicated.
Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To meet with a variety of individuals and, in conjunction with colleagues, support them in their research recruitment journey
With appropriate support, ensure the Service User and Carer standards are understood and implemented fully into daily practice
To work independently as required and provide support to clinical staff with day to day research team processes
To work in isolated situations with research participants and research champions who may be vulnerable or at risk on an individual basis where required
To establish supportive and empowering relationships with the Research Participant and Research Champion
To monitor and report any issues raised by research participants as part of their research journey
To take appropriate courses of action and to escalate to the appropriate level of authority in an emergency
To recruit and induct support and administrative workers, as appropriate; to offer personal and observational supervision to them regularly; and mentoring, and to undertake line management responsibilities for a team of support workers
To participate in and be responsible for staff development as part of Team meetings as and when required
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Person Specification
Written and Verbal
Essential
- Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in appropriate subject.
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of data management.
- Problem solving skills, including the analysis and evaluation of issues, situations and data
- Well-developed listening skills and effective verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Access and Powerpoint and appropriate keyboard skills
- The ability, with supervision, to manage own workload in an effective and timely manner
- Demonstrate ability to use initiative appropriately, making decisions within the broad guidelines set as well as to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of confidentiality in a care setting
- Able to explain and demonstrate own duties to new and less experienced staff.
- Team-working skills within a multidisciplinary group
- Able to demonstrate an appreciation of Equal Opportunities/Diversity issues
- Evidence of sustained enthusiasm for Learning and Development
- Experience of working with highly emotive and challenging client groups
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- An ability to act calmly and respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour's and situations.
- oPassionate oReliable oCaring and Safe oEmpowering and Supportive of Staff oOpen, transparent and values oProgressive
- Able to travel within the geographical work area in a timely and effective manner.
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification.
- Experience of research recruitment.
- Knowledge of research recruitment processes, including consent, data collection and data entry
Person Specification
Written and Verbal
Essential
- Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in appropriate subject.
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of data management.
- Problem solving skills, including the analysis and evaluation of issues, situations and data
- Well-developed listening skills and effective verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Access and Powerpoint and appropriate keyboard skills
- The ability, with supervision, to manage own workload in an effective and timely manner
- Demonstrate ability to use initiative appropriately, making decisions within the broad guidelines set as well as to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of confidentiality in a care setting
- Able to explain and demonstrate own duties to new and less experienced staff.
- Team-working skills within a multidisciplinary group
- Able to demonstrate an appreciation of Equal Opportunities/Diversity issues
- Evidence of sustained enthusiasm for Learning and Development
- Experience of working with highly emotive and challenging client groups
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- An ability to act calmly and respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour's and situations.
- oPassionate oReliable oCaring and Safe oEmpowering and Supportive of Staff oOpen, transparent and values oProgressive
- Able to travel within the geographical work area in a timely and effective manner.
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification.
- Experience of research recruitment.
- Knowledge of research recruitment processes, including consent, data collection and data entry
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).
