Research Assistant

With an interest in qualitative data/clinical audit/quality improvement

Location: The NCEPOD office in Farringdon, London

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term until March 2028 with the possibility of an extension

Annual leave: 24 days + bank holidays and time off between Christmas and new year

Benefits: 10% company pension contribution, season ticket loan

The National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD) is clinically-led registered charity whose aim is to review clinical practice and identify where areas of physical or mental healthcare can be improved.

A vacancy has arisen for a Research Assistant to be involved across all of our studies looking at the quality of healthcare provided to patients. The successful candidate will join a small team undertaking the collection and analysis of confidential datasets.

The role would include working on the design of studies, collecting and inputting data, ensuring it is complete and anonymised after receipt. This will involve direct communication with data providers in healthcare settings.

More information about NCEPOD can be found at www.ncepod.org.uk

The job description and person specification can be found here

Please apply by providing a CV and cover letter, explaining why you would be interested in the job and how you meet the key competences to Dr Marisa Mason, Chief Executive via the 'Apply' button (E: mmason@ncepod.org.uk).

Closing date for applications is 5.00pm Friday 19^th December 2025 although we reserve the right to close the process if we receive a higher-than-expected number of applications.

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