Research Student, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

**Position Description**:
**Clinical Research Student (Part-Time) - Division of Orthopaedic Surgery**

Background information:
The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Hospital for Sick Children and the SickKids Research Institute are dedicated to the enhancement of knowledge and treatment of pediatric orthopaedic conditions by high quality research. Our team of Orthopaedic Surgeons, trainees and research coordinators work collaboratively with multiple disciplines within the hospital to promote healing, prevent injury and improve quality of life through evidence-based medicine and innovation.

Job Responsibilities
- Abstract patient data from medical records
- Enter data and check for accuracy and completeness
- Database maintenance and data quality checks
- Study criteria review - eligibility screening
- Outpatient clinic review (including identification of study patients, obtaining research consent, in-clinic administration of questionnaires, sending/collecting follow-up questionnaires)
- Attendance of hospital teaching/information rounds (for student's interest)
- Must be available to work in person on Tuesdays from 8am to 4pm.

Job Qualifications and

**Required Skills**:

- Currently enrolled in a diploma, undergraduate, or graduate degree in a life science or health-related discipline
- Basic computer skills, particularly database, spreadsheet and word processing (REDCap experience is an asset)
- Excellent communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, as well as with children and families
- Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload
- Excellent project management skills
- Able to keep written records
- Able to understand written and verbal directions
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical and scientific terminology an asset
- Ability to use software programs such as SPSS, SAS, R, or Python are an asset but not required
- Access to a personal laptop is essential
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Compensation, Employment Location Arrangement, and Start and End date
- 14 hours per week, Hybrid - 7 hours in person on Tuesdays and 7 hours remote/flexible
- Start date December 2, 2024
- End date early or mid-March 2025

**Our Commitment to Diversity**:
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital¿s receipt of all necessary documentation.

**How to Apply