Research Assistant
AfC Band 6 £39,912 - £48,635 (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,679.10 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 0.4 wte (14.8 Hours)
Contract Duration: Permanent
Post Details: The State Hospital is seeking to employ a part-time non-study specific Research Assistant to provide support to the wide range of Research studies being undertaken within the hospital at any one time. The successful applicant will be expected to support study leads in all aspects of their study including:
1. To provide a comprehensive package of study design, development and fieldwork support to Principle Investigators (PIs) as agreed through the Research Committee.
2. The post holder may be required to support the wider study team or PI in addressing initial and continuing approval requirements for any proposed research study.
3. To support data collection, collation, management and analysis; as required on a study specific basis. Data collection may take the form of collation of quantitative data from either existing sources or through the management of a data collection process. All data collection, collation and management will be underpinned by accuracy and attention to detail.
4. To coordinate with a range of internal departments e.g. Records Services, Clinical Quality, HR, Risk Management to access study data. Research information may require to be extracted from paper and/or electronic health records.
5. Supporting the study team in writing up study results, findings and recommendations for internal reporting, and wider external dissemination and publication.
6. Ability to organise own work and allocation of time, and to work flexibly depending on the availability and clinical priorities of the research participants.
Experience: This post requires both knowledge and experience of working within a Research environment, understanding of research methodologies, and knowledge and experience of data collation, management and analysis. In addition to research experience, it is important for candidates to have some experience of working within a secure forensic environment, and to demonstrate understanding of the specific considerations of working within a secure setting. Candidates will be required to demonstrate:
1. Experience of working within a research environment.
2. Experience of work in a clinical forensic setting.
3. Experience and competence in the collection, management and analysis of complex data.
4. Understanding of research approval processes, and experience of applying for NHS Ethical and PBPP approvals.
5. A working understanding of current Information Governance requirements and their implications for Research in an NHS setting.
Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 30 March 2025. For an informal discussion please contact Jamie Pitcairn, Research and Development Manager on 01555 842093.
Interview Date: Interviews will take place week commencing 28th of April 2025.
Further Information: If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team on tsh.jobs@nhs.scot to discuss your requirements.
Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position therefore we may close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Please ensure you complete and submit your online application at an early stage to avoid disappointment.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. It should be noted that the State Hospital is a high secure hospital and the current organisational position based on a risk assessment is that we welcome applications from people under the age of 18 for non-clinical roles; however, to be eligible for a clinical role applicants should be 18 years and older. Should you have any questions in relation to this please contact TSH.Jobs@nhs.scot.
Right to Work: To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.
As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check this entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa, and settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, and if you can demonstrate such cover, please refer to the GOV.UK website.
For specific types of post, it might be possible to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licensed Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found here.
Please note that the State Hospital is NOT licensed to issue certificates of sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship to work with us.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you have an appropriate right to work in the UK BEFORE applying.
Reduced Working Week: Starting from 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will be reduced from 37.5 to 37 hours, and part-time staff will get a pro-rata reduction in their working hours without losing any earnings. Although the State Hospital will implement this change, it may not be possible to transition fully from 1 April. Therefore, there may be some areas in the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department cannot safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro-rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety. Of course, you will be remunerated accordingly. The State Hospital is committed to fully implementing the 37-hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so.
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