Research Assistant - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Verified Company

Liverpool, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

1. To assist in the set-up and facilitation of the research project.2.

To maintain and manage an external database of quantitative data, anonymise data, input data into the database and keep it up to date.3.

To approach potential research participants using a variety of communication formats, in order to engage them in the research study.4.

To carry out any relevant psychometric test materials and structured/ semi-structured interviews whilst ensuring the safety and comfort of participants and yourself.5.

Where indicated, to follow-up research participants at agreed intervals.6. To be aware of the psychological/ emotional needs of research participants, responding and reporting appropriately.7.

To ensure that research procedures (including consent processes and follow up) are carried out according to the approved protocol and the UK policy framework for health and social care research.8.

To conduct reviews of electronic patient clinical notes, extracting and coding data for research purposes.9. To score relevant tests make data anonymous and enter data into the study database.10. To ensure safe storage of paper data.11. To help with the production of interim progress reports for the project funder and ethics committee.12.

To help to notify the ethics committee and the local research governance committee of any ongoing changes to the project.13.

To assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publications using the study data.14. To assist in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations using the study data.15. To travel independently in order to engage the participation of others in the research.
The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties and responsibilities within the framework of the post.