Research Worker SHAPED

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, Parkinsons disease and the dementias (including Alzheimers 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.


Qualifications
Essential: 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)

Skills
The 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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King's Sport & Wellness is seeking a highly passionate individual who employs a person-first approach to deliver individualized coaching and mentoring services to athletes within our Individual Performance Programme and TASS athletes. Our goal is to support athlete well-being while fostering their personal and professional development, alongside their competitive sporting careers, as they transition to, through, and beyond King's College London.

In this role, you will provide holistic support, addressing both personal and lifestyle needs while promoting activity and development that enables athletes to grow both as individuals and as sports performers. You will work proactively to assist athletes in planning their transition to and from elite-level sport, offering continued long-term support as needed.

We support a diverse range of individuals, and this role will involve working closely with our key partners, including TASS, Charlton Athletic, local councils, and King's Performance Athletes. Your work will be delivered through one-on-one appointments as well as group workshops. This is a part-time position, with a maximum of 10 hours per week, though hours may vary throughout the year. Flexibility is required, including availability to work evenings when necessary.



Qualifications

Must hold either Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (TALS) or Level 3 Certificate in Athlete Personal Development and Lifestyle (ADPL)



Skills

 

  • Previous experience working in a similar role supporting TASS and/or university student athletes
  • Experience in providing holistic support that addresses not only athletes' performance but also their personal, mental, and emotional well-being. You should be comfortable offering guidance on lifestyle, career development, and transitioning out of elite sport.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with athletes, team members, and key partners. You should be able to deliver information clearly and supportively in both one-on-one settings and group workshops.
  • The ability to adapt to different situations and respond flexibly to the varying needs of athletes. This includes being available for evening appointments when necessary, and adjusting your approach based on the time of year or individual circumstances.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage individual appointments, workshops, and varying workloads efficiently within the part-time nature of the role.
  • Strong ability to actively listen and engage with athletes in a way that is empathetic and non-judgmental. You must be able to build trust and rapport, creating a safe space for athletes to discuss their personal, academic, and sporting challenges.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, liaising with coaches, performance staff, and external partners
  • A good understanding of the challenges faced by athletes when transitioning from elite-level sport, as well as strategies for supporting that transition, would be an advantage.
  • Previous experience of being a high performing athlete is desirable 

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Qualifications

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Skills

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Research Assistant in PG Dept of Immunobiology



Qualifications

Some coding experience.



Skills

Some coding experience.

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