Research and Innovation Internship
This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or a final year pre-registration occupational therapy learner , with a strong interest in developing their research-related skills and gaining an understanding of the work of the RCOT Research and Innovation Department .
RCOT ’ s Research and Development Strategy 2019 – 2024 aims to support the development of research confidence , capability and capacity within the occupational therapy profession in the UK . As part of our commitment to supporting members to engage in and with research , we are delighted to offer a Research and Innovation Internship opportunity .
This internship is a combination of remote and flexible work . You ’ ll work partly at RCOT ’ s London Bridge office and the rest of the time remotely . We ’ ll finalise the details of this flexible work arrangement with the individual who is selected for the role . Applicants will need to have the necessary IT equipment , software , access to suitable broadband and a dedicated working space to support their work .
The internship is for a contract available between 17 June – 23 August 2024 . It can be taken either on an 8-week full-time basis ( 35 hours a week ) or part-time for 10 weeks ( minimum requirement of 3 days , all options considered ).
The salary is £ 26,000 a year , full time , ( pro rata for part-time hours ) plus benefits . Accommodation and travel costs are at the intern ’ s expense . A modest budget is available to support related project work and CPD activity .
As an intern you ’ ll :
• Obtain first-hand experience of working within the Research and Innovation team .
• Work alongside the Research and Development Manager and Service Innovation Manager on projects to support the ongoing development of research and innovation related CPD resources to support members to enhance their research and innovation skills .
• Receive education , supervision and mentoring in relation to researchrelated skills and personal development .
• Be actively involved in research-related activities and opportunities .
• Experience the RCOT research governance process .
Applications are open to recent graduates ( up to two years post registration ) holding a minimum 2:1 degree / merit for Masters , or final year pre-registration occupational therapy learners with the equivalent predicted final degree outcomes .
Applicants should show a strong interest in research and innovation during the selection process .
As an equal opportunity employer , RCOT actively encourages LGBTQIA +, Black , Asian and Minority Ethnic and disabled applicants and values the positive impact and difference this will have on our teams and organisation as a whole .
If you would like an informal discussion about the RCOT Research and Innovation Internship , please contact Suzy England , Service Innovation Manager suzy . england @ rcot . co . uk . Visit our website to hear our inaugural intern speak about their experience : https :// bit . ly / 338KnLl .
If you are interested in applying , please download the role description from rcot . co . uk / vacancies and then forward your CV and a covering letter , explaining why you are interested in and suitable for this internship , to Shima Razzack , People and Culture Advisor people . culture @ rcot . co . uk .
Please submit your CV and covering letter by midday , Wednesday 31 January 2024 . Interviews will be held on Wednesday 6 March 2024 .
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