About the Role
The Project Assistant provides day to day supervision and coordination of research projects. The Project Assistant will work closely with the Project Manager, supporting them in the delivery of all aspects of the project in line with agreed project plans and Operations Projects Protocol.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work to the project delivery plan for designated project(s), communicate effectively with internal team members, third party service providers and external research partners as appropriate, ensuring compliance with research and operational protocols and third-party requirements as appropriate.
Adhere to OPC’s project management standards, ensuring that all project management activity is undertaken to the highest professional standards consistent with this role.
Review project documentation including trial agreements, protocols, practice and patient information sheets, training materials, presentations, and other resources, suggesting amendments and modifications as appropriate.
Implement the appropriate communication and engagement strategy agreed for the project, establishing and maintaining the support of the key stakeholders of the project.
Recruit and coordinate primary care sites throughout the research process, ensuring professional relationships and regular communication with all participating sites.
Contribute to the development, review and implementation of patient and clinician resources including questionnaires, clinical decision support, feedback and promotional material.
Support the effective governance of each project by maintaining regular dialogue with the management team; participate in internal and external project meetings by the production of timely reports and minutes
Liaise with project stakeholders, both internally and externally, and ensure timely dissemination of minutes and actions.
Conduct technical appointments at practices for various programmes and projects as required.
Create presentation slides, newsletters and posters to help recruit new primary care practices.
Provide first line supervision and training of research and operations team members.
To carry out other appropriate delegated duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
A science, research or business related degree or relevant applied experience.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential:
Experience of primary care or research projects and activities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience of communicating complex information to professional stakeholders
Excellent organisational and time management skills, ability to work under pressure.
High attention to detail, and ability to work on own initiative.
The ability to work with others and contribute to a strong team ethic.
Computer literate, comfortable using Office 365 suite and other project management software
Enthusiastic and motivated to learn and assimilate new skills for personal development.
Desirable
Experience with primary care and/or research studies.
Supervisory experience
Travel
National travel to practices and stakeholder meetings will be an occasional requirement of the role.