Research Assistant - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Fixed term contract for 6 months.

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a committed and enthusiastic Research Assistants to join the CAMEO Early Intervention in Psychosis Service as part of the ProNET Study: Psychosis-Risk Outcome Network.

The study involves further collaboration with other 25 centres of excellence around the world and is funded by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Locally, The ProNET Study is led by Professor Jesus Perez and Dr Liliana Galindo. The successful applicant will contribute to recruitment and assessment of participants. The successful applicant will play an active part in this research program. The research is inherently translational and multi-disciplinary, involving strong links with psychology, psychiatry and genetics.

The applicants will ideally have:

Experience in running studies with human participants.
Proven ability to solve routine problems in relation to research studies.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to communicate comfortably with vulnerable young people.
Familiarity with databases and general word processing software.
Experience with clinical interviewing and/or MRI and/or EEG.
Good administrative skills.
A high level of attention to detail.
Experience in recruiting participants in research.

CAMEO is a multi-award-winning mental health service for people who are experiencing first-episode
psychosis or are at risk of developing such an illness. CAMEO has strong links with the department of
psychiatry at the University of Cambridge and is involved in world-class research projects. CAMEO has
influenced changes in policies and practice at national and international level.

The main duties are but not limited to:

Assessments and coordination between centers

Be responsible for participants assessments (clinical assessments, MRI and EEG acquisition).

Liaise with the Research Coordinator and the other Research Assistant for the successful running of the study.

Contribute to address issues (practical or strategic) that may affect the smooth running and progress of the study.

Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
Maintenance of study/s documentation and records
Progression of study
Recruitment of patients

Identify strategies for the recruitment of suitable patients for the study. The post holder will identify potential patients for clinical research and determine their eligibility.

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community.

These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

The successful applicants will play an active part in this research program. They will contribute to the recruitment process, interviews and assessment procedures at baseline and follow-ups.

The diverse nature of these posts requires that the research assistants must be aware of their responsibilities for maintaining a safe and healthy environment for participants, visitors and staff.

The research assistants will comply with current Health and Safety legislation and adhere to the NIH, NHS and University of Cambridge training, policies and procedures.

The research assistants will work both independently and closely with other members of the research team and healthcare professionals working in CAMEO.

They will ensure that recruitment and data ascertainment from participants is carried out to a high standard using proficient communication skills.

Work will be primarily based in Cambridge; however, these posts will require flexible travel to other areas outside Cambridge, within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, for possible participants recruitment and assessments.

Some MRI scanning slots and other assessment procedures may be out-of-hours, and adjusting to participants timetables may is also be necessary.