Research Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Research and Innovation, Christie Patient Centred Research (CPCR) unit at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Applications are invited for a Research Assistant role to work across various CPCR projects. The CPCR team conduct a variety of research projects focused on improving patient experience and quality of life.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join CPCR to assist with project related activities. Responsibilities include assisting and facilitating data collection, data analysis and preparation of reports/publications., The post holder will support research project activities within the Christie Patient Centred Research (CPCR) team. CPCR lead a wide range of research projects exploring patient experience & quality life. Duties will include data collection & analysis, dissemination, administrative functions and literature reviews.

The primary aims of the post are to:o Support the day-to-day running of CPCR projectso Provide support to the Post-doctoral Research Fellowo Contribute to publications and project reports where required
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning and Organisationalo Assist in delivery of stated objectives for CPCR projects.o Work with CPCR team members to meet project milestoneso Actively participate in committees and meetings as required.o Ensure that all projects adhere to Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
Project Facilitation

o Facilitate Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) activities for project development and ongoing PPI input. o Facilitate data management including data collection, entry, validation and analysis.o Liaise with project leads and staff to facilitate project maintenance and delivery of project milestones.o Assist with report writing and manuscript preparation.
Equality and Diversity

o Carry out all duties in a way that supports equality and values diversity.o Promote and support equality in access to research and value diversity ensuring the service provided meets the needs of all service users.

Applicants should hold a good degree in nursing, allied health, psychology or other scientific-based subject. An understanding of project work and evidence of high-quality delivery to deadlines are essential.

We are looking for an individual with excellent organisational and communication skills, who can work well both in a team and using their own initiative.

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.