Head of Operational Quality and Improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Play a key role within a newly NIHR funded project
• Conduct research on Virtual Reality-enhanced Cue Exposure Treatment for cocaine dependence
• Work with wearable devices to measure physical changes related to cocaine craving
• Collaborate with team members across multiple UK universities
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research in clinical settings
• Collect data and recruit participants
• Coordinate and deliver research projects

Requirements

Education

Undergraduate and/or Masters degree in a related area

Experience

Demonstrable research background within dementia

Required Skills

• Understanding of addictive behaviors
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Data collection and recruitment skills
• Clear and balanced communication
• Good inter-personal skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion principles

Required Certifications

• Full membership of relevant professional body or willingness to work towards

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
• Family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Free health cashback plan
• 24/7 virtual GP access
• Free employee assistance programme
• Access to wellbeing app
• Flexible working options
• Learning and development opportunities