Research Assistant

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.

The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust.

When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success. Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical., The main focus of the post is to support the research team in all aspects of the trials/studies on a day to day basis, including screening, assessments, follow-up and data collection to achieve departmental and organisational goals.

A key part of the role will be to manage administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, handling correspondence, maintaining records, and organising research-related events and maintenance of finance records. Working for our organisation We are a friendly proactive team that supports and grows its team members. Based in one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts, our research portfolio is consistently recognised for its breadth, size and quality.,

You will work closely with the research nurses within the team and wider clinical team to develop an effective research culture. The post holder will fulfil the role of research assistant responsible for supporting cross divisional research projects on a day to day basis (involving practical and administrative tasks). The post holder will be accountable for all aspects of the research process under direct supervision.

The responsibilities will include data collection, data management, participant recruitment and organisational duties. The post holder will work within the guidelines of Good Clinical Practice & Research Governance and local Trust policies. You will need to demonstrate a willingness to work across organisations and within a multidisciplinary research environment. Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged.

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with passes at grade C or above.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or voluntary work (2) Willing to undertake further education.
• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Proven experience of working within a team.

• RSA Typing Level 2 - 3
• Educated to Degree level
• Good Clinical Practice and EU Directive Training
• Previous experience of administration or clerical work.
• Working knowledge of NHS information systems.
• Experience of clinical audit, Excellent organisation skills
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal, including courteous telephone manner.
• Proven ability to work on own initiative.
• Able to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Clear understanding of confidentiality issues - knowledge of Caldicott and GDPR / Data Protection Act requirement
• Attention to details
• Knowledge of NHS administrative systems.
• Awareness of Clinical and Research Governance.
• Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work. Able to participate with a rotating shift pattern
• Ability to produce timely accurate and useful information tailored to needs of patients
• Ability to work across Trust and Network sites as required to deliver the demands of the service.

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• On-site nursery (based at RBH)
• Full…