Turning Passion into Purpose. London South Bank University and Medway Foundation Trust are excited to be recruiting for the post of Research assistant. LSBU is one of the leading providers of Nursing & Midwifery training in London. We work with 60+ NHS partner organisations across all five London NHS regions (and beyond) plus private healthcare providers in the UK and internationally. The University has an excellent reputation for enterprise and research that helps develop health and social care services and changes lives. We are known as one of London’s leading research centres for nursing, midwifery, allied health professions, public health and social care.
The School of Nursing & Midwifery at LSBU, has an excellent track record in designing and delivering research programmes for NHS and charitable organisations, using various research methodologies. Our new campus which opened in Croydon in 2021 is committed to working with local communities to improve health through Our Research, Engage, Academia, Community, Technology (REACT) centre which opened in February 2024. Medway NHS Foundation Trust serves 424,000+ people in Kent, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Known for innovation and research, the Trust collaborates with academic institutions to improve healthcare outcomes.
This position will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to take a lead role in the coordination and delivery of a 12-month stroke research project that will be delivered from LSBU Southwark Campus and Medway Foundation Trust which will involve working closely supporting the Principal Investigator and key stakeholders.
This position is a fixed-term position for 12 months. This role can also be offered on a part-time basis as a job share.
About You:
We are looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills/experience:
- Extensive experience of data collection, data processing and storage, as well as qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
- Master’s Degree in healthcare, psychology or related areas.
- Excellent organisational and research related administrative skills
- Project management skills
- Experience of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)
The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree and/or working towards a PhD, be highly motivated and bring a thorough understanding of the UK research policies and processes. Experience within Open Data, Research Integrity and Ethics is highly desirable.
Benefits and How to Apply:
As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here .
The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. Applications must be submitted via the "Apply Online" button below.
For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact the hiring manager for this position, Professor Calvin Moorley
[email protected] .
The closing date for applications is
20 th July 2025 23.59pm
Interview/assessment - week commencing
4th August 2025
We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.
Depending on your circumstances, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details on this can be found within the candidate pack.
If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team
[email protected]We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.
