Research Assistant

The role will be based in West London Forensic Service, which is at the St Bernards Hospital site in Southall, Ealing. The role will be a varied one, working with different multi-disciplinary teams, clinicians and service users from across WLFS to support and promote research within the organisation.

You will be working within a forensic mental healthcare environment, with direct patient contact being an integral part of the role. Training and induction will be provided with respect to working in this clinical setting. You will be supervised and managed by the Research Lead for WLFS, but supervision for specific projects may be provided by other clinicians within the service, depending on the study.

You will be one of two Research Assistants for West London Forensic Service. This exciting role will give you a great opportunity to have a positive impact within the organisation and develop your longer term career goals. You will be part of a wider peer group of Research Assistants working across other areas of the Trust.

You should be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, good organisational skills, flexibility, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously under appropriate supervision.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Qualifications

Essential: - Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a healthcare-related field; - Phlebotomy trained, or a willingness to learn

Desirable: - ICH Good Clinical Practice

Experience

Desirable: - Project management experience

Knowledge

Desirable: - Experience of public speaking; - Advanced data analysis skills and statistical knowledge