Main area Research Post Grade Band 7 Contract 48 months (fixed term for 48 months in the first instance) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (some weekend and evening work required) Job ref 271-NPE-7790832-A
Employer Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Great Ormond Street Hospital Town London Salary £56,276 - £63,176 per annum inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 15/03/2026 23:59 Interview date 27/03/2026
Research Associate
Band 7
Job overview
This appointment is for a Research Associate who will work autonomously on an NIHR funded study (SPROCKET) within the Centre for Outcomes and Experience Research in Children’s Health Illness and Disability (ORCHID) under the supervision of Dr Kate Oulton (GOSH) and Prof Monica Lakhanpaul (ICH). The aim of SPROCKET is to transform the delivery of services for children and young people with complex health needs in response to the significant difficulties they face navigating services across health, education, and social care. We are focusing specifically on two transitions: hospital to home and education transitions. The post-holder will help plan and deliver all aspects of research and co-production with children and young people, families and health and social care professionals including community-based workshops using participatory and inclusive methods, individual interviews, and support an ambitious strategy for patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE).
Main duties of the job
A key aspect is working with children and parents with a diverse range of needs and includes developing research resources and materials in different formats and ensuring that any reasonable adjustments required are identified and addressed in a timely manner. The post-holder will contribute to all stages of data analysis and support with writing up the findings for different audiences and supporting the planning and delivery of national roadshows. The role presents an exciting opportunity for career development in large research project management and will also have a real impact on services for children with complex health needs.
Working for our organisation
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks, all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Values
* Gosh Values
* Relevant first degree, e.g anthropology, social science, nursing, psychology, public health, child health
* Relevant Masters, e.g anthropology, social science, nursing, psychology, public health, child health
Experience/Knowledge
* Previous experience of undertaking research/ co-production projects
* Extensive experience of planning and delivering co-production activities with children, young people and parents
* Previous experience of undertaking in‑depth interviews
* Previous experience of undertaking patient and public involvement and engagement activities
* Previous experience of working with children and young people with complex needs
* Extensive knowledge of co‑production methods and processes
* Experience of using participatory and inclusive co‑production and engagement methods
* Knowledge of research design and methods
* Knowledge of research governance, ICH/GCP and EU Directives
* Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
* A flexible approach to work
* Safeguarding / Child protection
* Experience of working with underrepresented communities
Skills/Abilities
* Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills including writing for publication and grant writing skill
* Skilled in developing accessible information for lay audiences
* Able to problem solve and initiate change
* Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
* Ability to prioritise workload
* Excellent project management and development skills
* Ability to manage grant budgets
Other
* Ability to initiate, manage and sustain change
* Effective time management.
* Evidence of CPD
* Accountability – Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
* Openness – Shares information and good practice appropriately
* Mutual respect – Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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