Research and Outcomes Officer

Job Title: Research and Outcomes Officer 

Hours:  3 days (21 hours per week)

Location: Remote or office-based (or hybrid conditions)
 
Contract type: Fixed term contract, ending August 2025 

Salary Range: London-based salary £41,811 per annum FTE, and non-London based salary £37,314 per annum FTE (salary to be on a pro-rata basis) + Excellent Benefits.

Job Description Brochure: https://www.rcslt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Research-and-Outcomes-Officer_Job-Vacancy-Brochure_-July-2024.pdf

 Are you a Speech and Language Therapist passionate about research and evidence-based practice? Are you seeking a new challenge to boost your research skills in a supportive environment? Then join us as our new Research & Outcomes Officer covering a secondment. 

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is the professional body for speech and language therapists in the United Kingdom (UK). We support and represent over 20,000 members while operating nationally across our office and members hubs in London, Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with communication and swallowing needs by facilitating and promoting research, producing guidance, holding events, and influencing government. We aim to promote better education and training for speech and language therapists and provide information to our members and the public about speech and language therapy.

We are looking for an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to join our team to cover the role of Research and Outcomes Officer until August 2025. This role sits within the Research & Outcomes sub-team of the Professional Development team, providing a range of services, including: encouraging research and supporting development of the evidence base relating to speech & language therapy (SLT), developing SLT research capability, capacity, culture, and context, creating research and professional development resources and responding to enquiries related to clinical practice, professional practice, and research. The role is part time, 3 days per week and would be ideal for a Speech and Language Therapist with experience of research and evidence-based practice who is looking to develop their skills in these areas.
 
Reporting to the Research Manager, the Research & Outcomes Officer has delegated responsibility for a number of RCSLT Research & Outcomes projects. The post holder will also support other RCSLT teams, members and external bodies as delegated to provide clinical and research advice.

The ideal candidate will be a Speech and Language Therapist and a current member of the RCSLT, will have good understanding and experience of evidence-based practice, and some understanding and experience of research. They will have good interpersonal skills, experience accessing and appraising evidence, are able to working within a team, and be able to manage multiple on-going tasks. The role would be suited to those looking at secondment opportunities to further experience, knowledge and networks in SLT research.

• A competitive starting salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Excellent staff training and development opportunities
• Supportive and flexible working environment including, hybrid working arrangements
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance Cover 
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme 
• Family friendly employer including enhanced maternity and paternity leave 
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and more!

Closing date for applications: Close of Business, Friday 23 August 2024. 
 
Interview to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams between the 9 – 10 September 2024. The interview will also include a task and a short presentation, those who are shortlisted will be provided with more information.  
 
Your application should consist of:

1. A full CV including the names and addresses of two referees (at least one should be from your current/most recent employer). Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without your consent. 

2. A cover letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing why you are interested in joining RCSLT as the Research and Outcomes Officer and how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria of the role. (Please note that for your application to be considered you need to submit both your CV and cover letter). 

3. Completed applications should be submitted through our online recruitment portal Personio. Note: The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. 

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, or for more details about the role and to apply, please visit our website, or contact Amit Kulkarni, Head of Research & Outcomes, or Caroline Bagnall, Research Manager, if you have any questions amit.kulkarni@rcslt.org / caroline.bagnall@rcslt.org.

As an equal opportunity employer, the RCSLT is committed to a workforce that is valued and reflects the diversity of the community from which it serves. We aim to embed equality, diversity, and inclusion practices throughout our recruitment and selection procedures. We strive to ensure everyone is valued equally for their contribution, experience, knowledge, and skills. We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds.

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is the professional body for speech and language therapists (SLTs) across the UK. The RCSLT support SLTs by providing leadership, setting professional standards, facilitating research, promoting better education, and training.

The RCSLT team consists of over 70 staff who offer support to over 21,000 members. Colleagues are predominantly based in the London office and others in Belfast, Edinburgh, and Cardiff offices.