Research Assistant New

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is interested in working in an NHS or university environment supporting UK health research.   

The post-holder will have a key role in facilitating research management and governance processes required under the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and relevant legislation. They will be the first point of contact for R&D enquiries and work within the R&D team to deliver a first-class advisory and support service to researchers.

Experience in working in NHS R&D or a university research support role is desirable but not essential as support and training will be provided to the post-holder to develop their role. The successful candidate will have outstanding organisational and communication skills, with excellent computer literacy (Excel, Access) and the ability to process complex information. Ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential. This is an opportunity to work in an R&D Office with experienced staff, providing an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in R&D in both an NHS and university context. 

Key responsibilities

• To develop and maintain an up-to-date understanding of the requirements of the Health Research Authority, UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, and legislation pertaining to health research in order to enable the post-holder to support the R&D team in providing reliable, detailed and relevant support and advice for researchers.
• Act as a first point of contact for R&D enquiries to provide guidance and support to investigators at the first level.  Field enquiries, issue R&D guidance documents, advise on routine questions and route higher level enquires to the R&D Team.
• To manage the day to day administration of the R&D data management systems (Access, Excel). To accurately record key research information and interrogate the systems to produce reports.   To contribute toward making the necessary adaptations to keep systems in line with evolving requirements of research governance and reporting returns.
• To provide support to researchers and the R&D team in the processing of research studies through national approvals systems including Integrated Research Application System (IRAS). 
• To be responsible for the administration of the national Research Passport scheme within the R&D office, advising researchers on the scheme and preparing research passports for sign off by the R&D team.  Maintain records of Research Passports on the R&D Research Passport database.
• To support the R&D team in the management and oversight of ongoing research studies, including study amendments.
• To manage the receipt and recording of individual study progress and end of study reports on the R&D database.
• To support the R&D team in the provision of reports on research activity within the Trust.
• To take responsibility for developing the R&D web pages and to co-ordinate content.
• To maintain efficient electronic data filing and paper systems
• Service the Trust R&D Committee? prepare agenda and papers, take minutes, organise room bookings and catering arrangements.
• To attend relevant research training and continuing professional development activities to ensure that work delivered remains effective, relevant and up to date.
• To provide personal assistant support to the R&D Director including diary management
• To provide general administrative support - preparation of correspondence, support for meetings, mail outs, filing, maintaining contact details, room bookings, catering arrangements, processing invoices and purchase orders, general office duties.
• Any other duties appropriate to the grade as directed.

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Essential criteria

1. Excellent organisational skills
2. To be proficient in the use of MS-Excel, MS-Access and MS-Powerpoint and online databases.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills
4. Strong problem-solving approach
5. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
6. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels and to develop good working relationships
7. Professional and enthusiastic 
8. Ability to work as part of a team and operate in a multidisciplinary environment

Desirable criteria

1. Degree or equivalent
2. Experience of administration in university or NHS context
3. Experience of working with research governance

The post holder will assist in the generation of a protocol for next generation sequencing of microbiome

BSc

BSc in Microbiology or similar

Experience in a laboratory

Experience in microbiology

Experience in troubleshooting laboratory protocols

OSCE Invigilation

Tuesday 21st January 2025 & Wednesday 22nd January 2025 ? Guy?s campus.

Applicants must NOT be part of the MBBS course at King's College London or the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine.

Key responsibilities   

• To support the Lead Invigilator in carrying out their duties by attending briefing sessions prior to and following exam sessions as required.  
• To assist with setting up the circuit(s): putting out clipboards, sharp pencils, and rubbers inside each station. 
• Assist with the set-up of equipment (training will be given for the setting up of props or the resetting of station equipment). 
• To assist students before the exam begins, ensuring that all students are correctly located and ready for the exam.   
• To invigilate the examination circuits and guide students between stations during the exam.  
• Direct examiners, patients, simulated patients to the correct stations. 
• Be the first response for examiner questions or concerns, raising issues with the lead invigilator or senior examiner quickly and efficiently. 
• To vigilantly monitor the room/allocated area throughout the exam in session whilst not disrupting the candidates; and ensuring a calm environment conducive to supporting students to be successful in their exams.  
• To ensure that noise levels on the examination circuit are kept to a minimum and that examination conditions are maintained throughout 
• To promptly report any incidents that may impact a candidate's performance to the Lead Invigilator, Circuit Lead (Marshall), OSCE Site Lead, or Senior Examiner. 
• To ensure that, at the end of the exam, all iPads and materials are collected and returned to the relevant place according to set procedures as advised by the Lead Invigilator.   

N/A

• Must be available for both days (Tuesday 21st January 2025 & Wednesday 22nd January 2025 ).
• Available for a prompt start at 08:00am to 5:00pm on both days.
• Professional.
• Observant.
• Shows initiative.
• Handles confidential documents responsibly.
• Available for the full duration of the exam.

APPLICANTS MUST NOT BE PART OF THE MBBS COURSE or FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES & MEDICINE at King's College London.