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Study Support Officer

£39,897 - £39,897
England-London
Temporary / Interim
 

Job Description

We are pleased to offer this opportunity to join our team in the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care. This post's main purpose is to support the delivery of a pilot project looking into the support needs of informal caregivers for people with breathlessness. You will work closely with a small research team led by Professor Irene Higginson to deliver a scoping review and Patient and Public Involvement workshops gathering the lived experiences of informal caregivers. You will also be expected to support the preparation of an external grant funding application relating to the above work and take an active role in related research projects and applications. All tasks will be shared across the research team, and specific responsibilities will be allocated according to the chosen candidate’s skills, experience and interests. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented candidate with demonstrated administrative skills wishing to gain research experience. You may be a student or an administrative professional looking to develop your skills in a new area.



Duties:

Specific responsibilities will be allocated according to the candidate’s skills and experience, and will include all or part of the below: To support in conducting a scoping review in partnership with the project Research Assistant, including: Writing a systematic search strategy; conducting database and gray literature searches; screening records for inclusion against pre-defined criteria; and extracting qualitative and quantitative data from included records. Analyze data and/or synthesize findings from included studies, as appropriate to the candidate’s skills and experience. Proof and draft reports for funders and other appropriate groups. Assist in the drafting of publications resulting from this research. Support in the coordination of Patient and Public Involvement activities related to the project, for example by sending out invitations and reminders for workshops, providing technical support during virtual meetings, and assisting with analysis of findings. The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.




Qualifications

A good first degree or currently working towards a degree.



Skills



Good organisation and time management skills, with ability to work independently and complete tasks accurately within set deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience using academic referencing Able to grasp new information, learn new skills and processes quickly Excellent computing skills, including accurate and fast typing, use of reference management databases, and ability to use packages to support data analysis and presentation (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Basic knowledge of different types of research study designs commonly used in applied health services research, and qualitative and quantitative methods Ability to apply systematic approaches to problems.

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Clinical Trials Administrator

£27,144 - £27,144
England-London
Temporary / Interim

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Clinical Trials Administrator. You will be joining the Quality Team, who are a friendly team of Clinical Research Associates. The main purpose of this role is to:




  • Assist the Quality Team to ensure that all trials sponsored or co-sponsored by the partner organisations are conducted in accordance with the Clinical Trial Regulations and the KHP CTO SOPs.

  • Provide day to day admin and support to the Quality Team to assist Investigators conducting clinical trials sponsored by the partner institutions ensuring they are working to the highest quality standards.

  • Perform File Reviews and conduct archiving of trial documents for the KHP-CTO.

  • Provide logistical, practical and administrative support as required according to KHP-CTO SOPs, prevailing regulations and best research practice.



This is an office-based role at Guy’s Hospital with some regular travel across London to our various sites and campuses.




Qualifications

NA



Skills

  1. Educated to GCSE-level or equivalent

  2. Able to learn and work to SOPs

  3. Strong planning and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks

  4. Excellent interpersonal skills – tactful and able to deal with a wide range of people in an enthusiastic and helpful manner whilst being capable of firmly maintaining policies and regulations.

  5. Problem solving skills – pragmatic and flexible approach whilst maintaining policies and regulations.

  6. Strong computer skills (proficient with MS WORD, Excel and web-based applications).

  7. Experience acquired in administration role(s), preferably in either a pharmaceutical industry or clinical research setting, including specific experience of clinical trial administration.

  8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.



 

Research Assistant Temp SM

£27,144 - £27,144
England-London
Temporary / Interim

Research Temp 




Qualifications

N/A



Skills

Research Experience 

Global Mobility Peer Advisor

£27,144 - £27,144
England-London
Contract (Fixed Term)

The Global Mobility Office (also known as GloMo) is seeking four current King’s students to join us as Peer Advisors for the 2024/25 academic year.  We encourage applications from students from underrepresented and widening participation backgrounds. 



We are looking for someone friendly, enthusiastic and reliable who has previously studied or worked abroad on a placement facilitated through GloMo (i.e. Summer exchange or a semester/year abroad as part of your degree).  You should have an interest in international education and an awareness of the value of experiencing different cultures.   



This role will involve assisting with the incoming Study Abroad Orientation week in both September and January (welcoming approximately 1000 students across the academic year), as well as other events during the year for both incoming and outgoing students.  You’ll spend two hours per week in the GloMo office working on other administrative tasks and projects, which will vary depending on the office’s needs and your particular skills.  You will also act as an advisor to outgoing students, by talking about your own experiences and challenges whilst studying abroad, and assisting with events such as pre-departure meetings. 



You must be available for the September 2024 (16th – 20th) and January 2025 (8th – 11th) orientation periods to be eligible for this position.  The role will begin from early September 2024 (exact start date can be negotiated, but ideally week commencing 2nd September) and will finish at the end of April 2025. 



Interviews will be held week commencing 12th August via Teams. 



To apply for the position, please apply via this advert and complete our application form online.   If you have any questions about your eligiblity for this role, please contact Sarah Goodyear, Global Mobility Senior Officer (Incoming Students Coordinator) at sarah.goodyear@kcl.ac.uk. 




Qualifications

N/A



Skills

You must have studied or worked abroad as part of your degree or facilitated by Global Mobility.



Not essential but beneficial:



Administrative experience



Ambassador experience



Customer service experience

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