Research Registrar

at  St Patricks Hospital

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Have an understanding of the issues involved in working with patients experiencing mental health difficulties

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Have excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Have the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• excellent communication skills
• self-motivated & ability to use own initiative
• proven ability to work as a member of a team or independently
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively both within the research group and with external collaborators

RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties of the Research Registrar are outlined below. In carrying out all duties, the Research Registrar should ensure that all Hospital policies, Health & Safety procedures, and legislative requirements are met at all times.

• Recruit and follow up of patients participating in ECT, ketamine and depression projects and related studies
• Collection and processing of biological samples
• Clinical and neuropsychological assessment and recruitment of research participants
• Assess research participants on discharge from the hospital
• Assist in the coordination and development of additional research projects
• Attend weekly team meetings and research meetings when required
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare presentations and papers to disseminate research findings
• Prepare ethics and funding applications for further research projects
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to the position as may be required from time to time
• Provide clinical support as required by the supervisor