At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate day-to-day study activities including participant recruitment and data collection for the iSWITCHED programme.
- Company: The School of Medicine focuses on high-quality research to improve patient outcomes in health and social care.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive pay rate, generous annual leave, and access to an excellent pension scheme.
- Other info: This role offers agile working arrangements and considers job share options.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team improving physical health outcomes for those with severe mental illness.
- Qualifications: Experience in applied health or mental health research and knowledge of research governance is required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Full Time - Fixed Term Until 30th June 2027. Agile working (blend of home and office based). Arrangements for job share would be considered.
The School of Medicine is committed to delivering high-quality research that improves patient outcomes and informs clinical practice across health and social care settings. The successful candidate will support the scientific and operational delivery of the iSWITCHED programme, which focuses on developing and evaluating an intervention to support the safe and effective switching of antipsychotic medications to improve physical health outcomes for people living with severe mental illness.
Working closely with academic researchers, NHS partners, clinicians and external stakeholders, the postholder will coordinate day-to-day study activities including:
- Participant recruitment
- Study documentation
- Data collection
- Research governance processes
- Stakeholder engagement
- Dissemination activities
You will have experience in applied health or mental health research, including coordinating research activities, supporting participant recruitment, and working within research governance and ethics frameworks.
Disability Confident. The employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
- Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
- Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
- Excellent staff pension scheme
- Access to continued personal, professional and career development
- On site 'outstanding' nursery
- Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
- Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above. The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
Research Assistant- iSWITCHED Programme in Keele employer: Keele University
Located at Keele University, the School of Medicine is committed to impactful research. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, generous leave, and access to an outstanding on-site nursery. The team collaborates closely with NHS partners and external stakeholders to enhance clinical practice.
