Clinical Research Facilitator (mixed methods)

About the role

The Department of Health Sciences at the University of Leicester are seeking a Clinical Research Facilitator to join them on a fixed term basis.  This role will assist with delivery of clinical studies investigating the role of lifestyle self-management in optimising health and wellbeing for people living with chronic kidney disease. The role will involve study administration, survey data scoring, management and analysis, and arranging and conducting qualitative interviews.

The role is based within the Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, part of the Department of Health Sciences SAPPHIRE research group.

About you

This role will require you to collect and process a large amount of survey data so you will need proficiency with data management and a clear understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues. The role will also involve arranging and conducting qualitative interviews with research participants. Knowledge or experience of qualitative research methods would be an advantage although training will be given as required.

You will need strong organisational and accurate record keeping skills as you will be expected to plan and prioritise your own workload. You will also need outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport, as the role will require extensive interaction with diverse research participants, via email and over the telephone as well as in person.

You will be able to work with minimal supervision, prioritising urgent tasks and meeting deadlines, while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.

You will have excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to work effectively alongside a team to deliver the research aims.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Courtney Lightfoot on cjl41@leicester.ac.uk , or Professor Alice Smith on aa50@leicester.ac.uk . 

This is a full time role but applications for part time to minimum of 0.8fte and job share will be considered.
 


As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here .

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.