Clinical Research Assistant
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, DE22 3LZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria. Applications are invited for a Band 4 Research Assistant, 37.5 hours...
This role is varied and will involve a combination of office-based and service-based working across Liaison & Diversion and Reconnect. It is not a remote post and will require travel to clinical, community and partner settings as needed.
Supporting service evaluation, quality improvement and research projects.
Collecting, cleaning, collating and maintaining quantitative and qualitative data.
Maintaining accurate research records and databases and undertaking basic statistical analysis.
Carrying out literature searches and reviews.
Supporting the preparation of reports, publications, presentations and ethical applications.
Assisting with questionnaires, interviews and other data collection activity where required.
Communicating effectively with service users, carers, Trust colleagues and external partner organisations.
Supporting the presentation and dissemination of research and evaluation findings.
Organising and attending multidisciplinary meetings across NHS and non-NHS settings.
Using Microsoft Office and other relevant research and data systems effectively.
Ensuring information is collected, stored and handled in line with legal, ethical, confidentiality and data-sharing requirements.
Working independently, using initiative and managing competing priorities within a changing programme of work.
Training and supervision will be provided, including Good Clinical Practice training where required.
Please see the information above and please review job description and person specification attached.
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Working towards an undergraduate degree or equivalent level qualification in psychology or another relevant subject.
- Good understanding of the research process, including data collection, analysis and reporting.
- Understanding of healthcare research governance, confidentiality, ethical requirements and data protection.
Desirable
- Working towards a postgraduate qualification in psychology, research or another relevant subject.
- Knowledge or understanding of mental health services and/or psychological processes.
- Knowledge of issues relevant to vulnerable populations, including self-harm and suicide prevention.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience of collecting, managing and analysing quantitative and/or qualitative data, including use of Excel and/or statistical software.
- Experience of undertaking research, service evaluation or quality improvement activity, including literature searching and reporting findings.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to organise competing priorities and work independently.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mental health service or healthcare environment.
- Experience of working directly with patients/service users, carers or other vulnerable groups.
- Experience of presenting research/evaluation findings or contributing to reports, publications, questionnaires or interview-based projects.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
27 October 2026
Last checked
27 October 2026
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