Job Description
An estimated 2 million people in the UK repeatedly see things that are not actually there termed visual hallucinations. The hallucinations are associated with many clinical conditions of which eye disease, Parkinsons disease and the dementias (including Alzheimers disease) are the most important in terms of the number of patients affected.
We have been awarded an NIHR funded programme grant Towards an evidence-based clinical management of visual hallucinations: prevalence, prognosis, impact and pathophysiology, a multi-site study which sets out to fill the gaps in our understanding of the nature and scale of this problem. The programme consists of 4 integrated workstreams covering different aspects of visual hallucinations and their impact on patients and NHS services.
QualificationsEssential: Good undergraduate degree (minimum 2.1) in relevant area (e.g. health or social care, psychology, gerontology, social research methods, neuroscience)
Desirable: Post-graduate degree qualification in relevant area (e.g. health or social care, psychology, gerontology, social research methods, neuroscience)
SkillsThe research worker will join the research team investigating needs and experiences and be responsible for: qualitative data analysis under supervision using qualitative analysis software e.g. NVIVO; and iv) assisting in the analysis and writing up of findings. The role will involve close working with the qualitative research team and programme co-ordinator.
Key Objectives:
Specific duties and responsibilities will include the following:-
Work alongside relevant field team colleagues to ensure research databases are maintained efficiently and accurately
Collating information and contributing to reports on research activity and progress for project management and research group meetings
Supporting report writing and dissemination of research findings
Any other duties appropriate to the grade as directed by your line manager
Communication & Networking:
Post-holders must have excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a small team of researchers as well as clinical staff and managers within the NHS
Maintaining effective communication with professionals to ensure project delivery
Attend and, as appropriate, present research findings at internal meetings and academic conferences, submit papers for publication
Decision Making, Planning and Problem Solving:
The post-holders will work closely with the workstream leads and programme co-ordinator, but will be expected to:
Deal with problems effectively as they arise
Contribute to decisions affecting the team
Demonstrate appropriate time management techniques
Ensure compliance with protocol guidelines and research governance
Make decisions and use resources and facilities as appropriate
Demonstrate initiative, autonomy and self-motivation
Seek help and guidance where necessary
Service Delivery:
The post has no clinical responsibilities
Deliver specific pieces of work, targets and scholarly contributions to an agreed timeline
Analysis & Research:
Undertake relevant background research
Produce scholarly research of an international standard, consistent with project and departmental objectives
Team Work, Teaching & Learning Support:
Work with colleagues and supervisors as appropriate to the goals of the project
Attend and contribute to regular team meetings.
Sensory/Physical Demands & Work Environment:
To use a desktop PC for research and general administration using Microsoft Office
Be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on their own work and that of others
Pastoral Care:
The post holder understands and maintains confidentiality
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