Research Assistant Psychologist

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled assistant psychologist to join the growing and busy research team in NSFT. A 12 month fixed-term contract is on offer to an enthusiastic research assistant psychologist to support first-line communication with, and engagement of, research participants across Norfolk and Suffolk. Assess and support the holistic and social needs of all people in a person-centred way, and identify areas of referral and further support by partner agencies.

The second part of the role will be supporting the Refugee Psychiatric clinic based in Norwich, main duties including preparing letters to GPs, clinicians and with occasional contact with service users. To achieve these duties, the successful applicant will have excellent communication and technical skills and be able to manage complex personal information in a secure, respectful manner. Experience of working with marginalised and underserved mental health communities is an asset but training will be provided.

You will be able to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team and have the ability to travel independently. There are opportunities to be involved in additional project work relating to engaging communities and underserved groups using creative methods, evaluations of experience and outcomes, analysis of research data, improving participant pathways in research, undertaking assessments on research studies or delivering therapy as needed for professional development.

Main duties of the job

Duties include communicating with service users, family members and the public about national mental health and dementia research opportunities, collecting voluntary information from people via telephone, email, video or written materials, undertake screening to facilitate involvement in research, and maintaining the accuracy of the research database on a constant basis.

  1. Managing the REACH research referrals through the following tasks (4.5 days per week)
  2. Processing referral information onto the research database
  3. Contacting potential participants through telephone, email or letter communicating about national research opportunities, and screening for suitable studies.
  4. Liaising with wider research team daily or weekly to find suitable studies or involvement opportunities for participants.
  5. Maintaining information on the database linked from health records as required.
  6. Undertaking demographic and needs-based data collection from research participants.
  7. Compiling anonymised information for reporting onto regional systems under supervision.
  8. Being part of service improvement projects to increase engagement in underserved and marginalised communities.

You will be supporting the Refugee Psychiatric Clinic in the Norwich Hub with administrative tasks, i.e. writing letters to GP/clinicians and occasional contact with service users (0.5 days per week, flexibly embedded within role according to need). Further details can be found in the Supplementary Information Document.

About us

The successful applicant will work as part of a clinical research team alongside study research professionals at NSFT and universities, Trust senior managers and service user and carer representative colleagues.

Within the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust we are dedicated to the on-going improvement of services across the lifespan and recognise the importance of research, evaluation and development in this process.The successful applicant will join a nationally-nominated multi-disciplinary clinical research team which specialises in developing and delivering programmes of collaborative mental health and dementia research.

The team offers opportunities for skill and professional development, and is ideal for someone who is keen to develop a future career in clinical research, or is seeking experience in health service delivery.

Date posted

11 November 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£22,549 to £24,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

246-COR3480246-B

Job locations

Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR65BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Generic job description and supplementary information for the role is attached, based on a generic Research Assistant Psychologist role but specialising in supporting the clinical research team to manage referrals and ensure that participants' information is securely and sensitively managed through the research participation process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Generic job description and supplementary information for the role is attached, based on a generic Research Assistant Psychologist role but specialising in supporting the clinical research team to manage referrals and ensure that participants' information is securely and sensitively managed through the research participation process.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in clinical or research administrative role

Desirable

  • Worked with marginalised or underserved communities

Qualifications

Essential

  • A qualification in clinical, research or administrative skills i.e. NVQ Level 2-3 or above.

Desirable

  • Additional qualifications relating to working in clinical or research settings.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in clinical or research administrative role

Desirable

  • Worked with marginalised or underserved communities

Qualifications

Essential

  • A qualification in clinical, research or administrative skills i.e. NVQ Level 2-3 or above.

Desirable

  • Additional qualifications relating to working in clinical or research settings.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR65BE


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR65BE


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Research

Bonnie Teague

bonnie.teague@nsft.nhs.uk

01603421255

Date posted

11 November 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£22,549 to £24,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

246-COR3480246-B

Job locations

Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR65BE


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