Job Description

To assist the Research Coordinator/Project Manager and other research group members in the planning of research. To identify and recruit participants into all phases of the study. To liaise and work with clinical teams in recruiting participants into the study. To undertake protocol based psychological assessments, including administration of self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with participants and others involved in their care, including extraction of relevant data from medical records.



To set participants up on a digital remote monitoring platform (e.g. using apps) and support participants to use and work with digital devices (e.g. wearable devices). To support ethics applications and ethical amendments, as required.



To collect and maintain high quality, valid and reliable clinical activity and outcome data and appropriate statistical and data management information including active participation in inter-rater reliability checks. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings, steering groups and other forums. To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings including maintaining recruitment figures with relevant NHS Trusts and managing databases to record research data and monitor study activity. To assist with the writing of reports for submission to research sponsors and presentation material.



Work closely with the Research Coordinator/Project Manager, and the other study site research assistants. Work alongside the project team across all sites in a collegiate manner. Support and promote patient and public involvement across the whole project. Work flexibly for the benefit of the project and as required.



Travel to different sites across East and West Sussex where appropriate. Comply with departmental policies concerning security, safety and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are carried out with the safe systems work. Other Duties To undertake administration tasks, necessary training and/or development. Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed by the line manager/supervisor.