Research Assistant, 3-Year Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours)
About Us
We are St Andrew's Healthcare, a mental health charity dedicated to inspiring hope for those living with complex mental health needs. We aim to foster a society where everyone is heard, valued, and has hope for their future.
Come and join us in transforming lives.
Purpose of the Role
St Andrew’s is embarking on an exciting programme of research in progressive neurological conditions (PNC), including Huntington’s disease (HD). This 3-year fixed-term contract for a Research Assistant supports the ‘Behavioural Manifestations in Adults with Huntington’s disease: measurement and assessment of aggression’ research project within the HD theme. The aim is to investigate aggression and associated risks within HD populations, including developing a measurement for aggression. The project will employ various research methodologies.
The postholder will be based in the St Andrew’s Research Centre on the Northampton site. The primary responsibility is to provide research assistance to the Head of PNC Research Programme, while also working closely with the Senior Research Assistant.
Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Providing research assistance to the Head of PNC Research Programme
2. Contributing to literature reviews and database searches
3. Assisting with project setup, including:
1. Supporting participant recruitment and data collection
2. Managing data and conducting supervised analysis using qualitative analysis or IT and statistical programmes
3. Supporting project outputs and attending conferences
The postholder will also perform other duties as reasonably requested by the Head of PNC Research Programme.
A bit about you
You will have:
1. A 2:1 or above in a health-related subject with a dissertation by research and experience of conducting literature reviews and basic research design
2. Experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis techniques, along with an understanding of research governance requirements
3. An appreciation of data protection and experience managing confidential and sensitive information
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written), including some experience of giving presentations
5. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, with awareness of NVivo and SPSS
Our patients and colleagues will expect you to embody the St Andrew’s CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence every day.
Rewards
We offer an excellent benefits package including: pension; sickness policy on par with the NHS; access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 41 after 10 years' service; life cover; access to both a car lease and a cycle to work scheme; free onsite parking; access to free vocational qualifications. St Andrew’s will cover the cost of a DBS application.
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