# Research Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-assistant/8b061f1c-7c0a-471a-bf50-880a9bba64b1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-assistant/8b061f1c-7c0a-471a-bf50-880a9bba64b1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Regis Road - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Salary:** £38488.00 to £46852.00 - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 14 months (Could be potential to extend the post) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (May be required to work evenings) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-19T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-19T14:22:04.314Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8171939 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8171939?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The post is an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to work on the BOOST-3 trial. BOOST-3 is a randomised controlled trial aiming to evaluate the efficacy, mediators and targeting of the video feedback intervention for positive parenting, for mothers and birthing persons with moderate to severe non-psychotic perinatal mental health difficulties, and their babies. The project is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation Programme Grant scheme. It is conducted in collaboration with City St George’s University of London, and you will work closely with the Chief Investigator Dr Kirsten Barnicot. ### Main duties of the job The post will commence in September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The postholder will carry out patient recruitment and data collection for the trial across participating perinatal mental health and parent-infant services. The post will involve office-based working alongside travel to clinical sites and participants’ homes. You will also have contact with perinatal services. You must be able and willing to travel by public transport and by car between sites in/around London and the South East, and able and willing to work outside office hours as needed (including evenings). ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. “Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and continuously held a Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024." As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form. Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK The postholder will carry out patient recruitment and data collection for the trial across participating perinatal mental health and parent-infant services. The post will involve office-based working alongside travel to clinical sites and participants’ homes. - To carry out patient recruitment and data collection for the trial across participating perinatal mental health and parent-infant services in the region. - To ensure the trial is conducted in accordance with GCP and other applicable legislation for Clinical Trials, and the General Data Protection Regulation - To assist with monitoring the trial progress to ensure adherence to the project plan and to identify, evaluate and rectify problems at trial sites as soon as they arise. - To establish and maintain close working relationships with participating perinatal mental health and parent-infant services in the region. - To work across participating perinatal mental health and parent-infant services to recruit mothers and birthing persons - To regularly update the central project team about progress and issues occurring at the sites - To troubleshoot any issues occurring at the sites - To systematically screen participant flow through the sites - Conduct baseline and follow up outcome assessments with mothers and birthing persons and their babies - Data entry - To work with the lived experience researcher to support patient and public involvement in the project - Analyse video recordings of parent-infant interaction using standardised observational measures \[full training will be provided\] - Analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data - Maintaining essential trial documentation including the Trial Master File - To assist with preparation of reports including to the ethics committee and the funder - To deliver presentations (e.g. at workshops and conferences) - To contribute to project meetings, assisting with agendas and other documentation - Contribute to writing up the findings of research for reporting purposes and for publication - Work in accordance with professional guidelines and complying with relevant requirements of Research Governance. - Contribute to the overall activities of the project team as required. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience working with people with mental health problems - Experience of working with children, parents and/or NHS staff - Experience of conducting and delivering high quality quantitative and/or qualitative research - A sound knowledge of the principles of Good Clinical Practice **Desirable** - Experience of HRA, ethics and other regulatory frameworks - Experience of working on clinical trials ### Skills and knowledge **Essential** - In depth awareness of key research issues for parents using mental health services - Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills - Good IT and computer skills - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively - Ability to self-organise and work highly independently in a clinical site - Ability to identify problems early and to troubleshoot - Excellent presentation and writing skills **Desirable** - Experience in managing research and recruitment at NHS sites ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - First degree in health or social science (e.g. psychology, sociology, nursing) ### Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics **Essential** - Attention to detail, accuracy of work - Highly self-motivated and hard working ## Documents - [ra b5 ps (pdf, 120.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10474697) - [ra b5 ps (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10474696) - [cnwl values (pdf, 182.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1162) - [cnwl staff charter (pdf, 684.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2868) - [cnwl staff networks (pdf, 320.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1160) - [cnwl reward and wellbeing handbook 2020 (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1773) - [cnwl culture scarf behaviour framework (pdf, 710.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2869) - [accommodation information for new starters (pdf, 120.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2438) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.