This is a fixed-term post (9 months) to work on the NIHR RfPBfunded study: Maximising Impact of Speech and Language Therapy for Children with Speech Sound Disorder (MISLToe-SSD)-Phase 2 England.
The studycomprimisesthree work packages (WP):
WP1:Establishthe process for collection Core Outcome Set data throughSystmOne, an electronic patient record system
WP2:Identifythe barriers and enablers to implementation of COS data collection in SLT services anddetermineapproaches to mitigation of barriers
WP3: Carry out a feasibility and pilot study todeterminepotential for participant recruitment and COS data collection in a full-scale study
Main duties of the job
Development of Research Programme
Support the PI in obtaining relevant ethical permissions, including completing IRAS/MHRA and local ethics submission.
Assist PI in preparation of new NIHR and other relevant grant applications for follow-on work
Liaise with the NBT R&I office to develop research proposals andidentifyfunding streams.
Delivery of Research
Support research team and take initiative in assembly of necessary material for obtaining andmaintaining Research Ethics Committee approval, and Trust Research approval
Set up, organize and carry out the research ensuring that Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Research Governance Framework (RGF)and legal standards are adhered to.
Interpret on a first-line basis the results of tests for which he/she is responsible, recording results on worksheets or databases and takingappropriate correctiveaction when unexpected results are obtained.
Ensureappropriate trainingand documentation of training for all staff involved.
Support participating NHS sites in data collection usingMISLToe_SSDprotocol.
Support PPI leads in panning and delivering PPI activities as required.
Act in the best interests of the research participants to ensure their rights are upheld.
Support the PI in ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and research networks (if applicable) is donein a timely manner.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with the PI for theMISLToe_SSDstudy, theDirector of BristolSpeechand Language Therapy Research Unit (BSLTRU) and with workstream leads to carry out work across all three workstreams. This will include working with the research team to plan and conduct focus groups with clinicians and collect qualitative data for analysis and interpretation.
This role is central to the delivery of NIHR Portfolio research carried out in BSLTRU and North Bristol NHS Trust. The post holder willbe responsible forundertaking NIHR portfolio researchin accordance withlocal,nationaland international legislation.It will be the post holders responsibility to ensure studies are delivered in line with agreed targets with BSLTRU. Their research skills will ensure a well-informed, coordinated support mechanism is provided to researchers and clinicians in the research team. The post holder is expected to work with the wider BSLTRU team and collaborators on the study to contribute to data analysis and interpretation, writing of papers, development of the impact pathway and contributing to new grant applications.
Qualifications
- Degree in Speech Language Therapy (or equivalent)
- HCPC Registered SLT
Work Experience
- Evidence of further education/professional development
- Effective personal time and workload management
- Extensive experience in planning and conducting qualitative research studies in a health services environment.
- Evidence of organisational and project management skills within a research environment.
- Ability to work across both NHS and non-NHS organisations
- Supervisory experience of junior members of staff
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Interest in and enthusiasm for research in speech and language therapy
- Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
- Excellent cross disciplinary communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships
- Understanding of the application of research within clinical and research governance
- Ability to disseminate research findings in written form for peer review journals and other publications
- Ability to disseminate research findings verbally in a variety of contexts
- Well-developed IT skills, knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, carers, clinical staff and multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of working knowledge of qualitative research methodology
- Demonstrates an appreciation of how the Trust Organisational Objectives are underpinned by research.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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