About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant to join the CNTW Research Delivery team to support the development and delivery of existing NIHR Portfolio Studies in a wide range of clinical areas including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, Huntington's disease and Dementia. In line with the CNTW strategy and the aims of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), we aim to establish a record of research excellence, developing a multi-disciplinary research team, operating across multiple organisations and encompassing a wide geographical region in the North East.
CNTW is one of the leading research active mental health trusts in England and offers the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of clinical research across specialities.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of senior colleagues, the post holder will support the research team to facilitate recruitment of patients into studies that are on the NIHR clinical research portfolio. This will involve providing relevant information to patients about clinical research and ensuring that trials are undertaken in accordance with good clinical practice and regulatory standards. The research assistant will need to have good communication skills and be willing to work across organisational boundaries.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
However day-to-day responsibilities will include screening potential participants for studies by reviewing electronic healthcare records, supporting with the receipt of informed consent, as well as supporting with signing people up to our research registers. In addition, there will be daily administrative responsibilities including organising meetings, updating electronic healthcare record notes and data entry.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 19th May 2026
Closing date : 2nd June 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
Degree (Psychology or Social Sciences preferred) or equivalent relevant experience. Educated to ECDL level or willing to undertake qualification within an agreed timescale
Knowledge and Experience Essential
An understanding of, and commitment to research within neurodivergence and/or psychology Familiarity with psychology and/or Neurodivergent care practice and terminology An understanding of the needs of service users who may wish to be involved in research.
Skills and Competencies Essential
Highly motivated with the ability to Work effectively both as part of a team and also on an individual basis Excellent organisational skills Computer skills (data entry and word processing) The ability to establish appropriate documentation and record keeping Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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.
Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address St. Nicholas Hospital
Jubilee Road
Gosforth
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)