Job summary
There are 2 posts available;
Post 1-Fixed Term Contract for 12 mths initially, subject to funding.
Post 2-Secondment opportunity until 31st March 2025.
Please indicate which post you have a preference for on your application form.
Both posts offer the opportunity to develop research skills and to be part of a growing research community. Continuous professional development is seen as a priority and the postholders will be working within an extended team for support.
Please read the Job Description Supplementary Information Form for specific information about these posts. For further information, please contact Kathryn Janes (Research Manager) on Kathryn.Janes@nsft.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Post 1:
The main duties of the job are to provide database management of the Research Department's REACH referral database, management of the completion of Participant in Research Experience Surveys (PRES) & management of the Research Department's website & social media pages.
The ideal candidate will have a Psychology BSc/BA degree (2.1 or above). We are looking for somebody who has strong IT skills & is detailed focussed. They will be required to work flexibly as part of a team in a busy shared office environment. This post may suit somebody who is seeking their first Research Assistant Psychologist role but it will not offer opportunities for conducting assessments or therapy.
Post 2:
The main duties will be to support the Research Department's Research Nurses to undertake delegated tasks to ensure that research participants' recruitment procedures, treatments, assessments, follow-ups & data collections are delivered according to the approved research protocols.
The ideal candidate will have a Psychology BSc/BA degree (2.1 or above) & experience of communicating with people with diverse needs & from diverse backgrounds. Experience of working with people with mental health problems & experience of undertaking or contributing to research projects is desirable. We are looking for somebody who can work well as part of a team & can prioritise their workload effectively in order to deliver the Research Department's objectives.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Please note that some teams will be moving to County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich from Hellesdon Hospital in the coming months. This post is included in the move. Please do not hesitate to raise any questions you have in relation to this if you're selected for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post 1
The main role will be to provide database management of the Research Departments REACH referral database. This will include the following;
- Processing all referrals received.
- Sending out welcome packs, letters and emails.
- Initial participant screening/collection of demographic data either by telephone or online.
- Writing and delivering reports on recruitment data to Research Group and Research Delivery meetings.
In addition to this, the postholders further duties are listed below;
- Management of the completion of Participant in Research Experience Surveys (PRES) and ensuring objectives are met.
- Management of the Research Departments website by updating current content and creating new content.
- Management of the Research Departments social media accounts.
Post 2
- To promote studies to clinical teams within the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Trust (NSFT) and to non-NHS partners.
- To attend public events and mental health and dementia carer groups to talk about research opportunities.
- To contact people who have signed up to hearing more about research opportunities via our REACH database.
- To support the Research Nurses to identify suitable participants for studies.
- To arrange appointments to see participants either at home, in clinic or remotely.
- To take informed consent and carry out study related procedures where appropriate to the role.
- To carry out treatments, assessments and follow-ups as necessary in accordance with research protocols including physiological (e.g., blood samples) and psychological measurements.
- To undertake study specific training as required.
- To assist with the creation and maintenance of study specific site files.
- To use electronic patient/participant files, study specific databases and on-line data entry systems.
- To attend team meetings and study-specific meetings to provide updates about study progress and any recruitment challenges.
- To maintain a working knowledge of relevant mental health practice.
- To work at all times according to Good Clinical Practice, Research Governance and Trust guidelines.
To cover duties of other research staff where appropriate to role when required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post 1
The main role will be to provide database management of the Research Departments REACH referral database. This will include the following;
- Processing all referrals received.
- Sending out welcome packs, letters and emails.
- Initial participant screening/collection of demographic data either by telephone or online.
- Writing and delivering reports on recruitment data to Research Group and Research Delivery meetings.
In addition to this, the postholders further duties are listed below;
- Management of the completion of Participant in Research Experience Surveys (PRES) and ensuring objectives are met.
- Management of the Research Departments website by updating current content and creating new content.
- Management of the Research Departments social media accounts.
Post 2
- To promote studies to clinical teams within the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Trust (NSFT) and to non-NHS partners.
- To attend public events and mental health and dementia carer groups to talk about research opportunities.
- To contact people who have signed up to hearing more about research opportunities via our REACH database.
- To support the Research Nurses to identify suitable participants for studies.
- To arrange appointments to see participants either at home, in clinic or remotely.
- To take informed consent and carry out study related procedures where appropriate to the role.
- To carry out treatments, assessments and follow-ups as necessary in accordance with research protocols including physiological (e.g., blood samples) and psychological measurements.
- To undertake study specific training as required.
- To assist with the creation and maintenance of study specific site files.
- To use electronic patient/participant files, study specific databases and on-line data entry systems.
- To attend team meetings and study-specific meetings to provide updates about study progress and any recruitment challenges.
- To maintain a working knowledge of relevant mental health practice.
- To work at all times according to Good Clinical Practice, Research Governance and Trust guidelines.
To cover duties of other research staff where appropriate to role when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Psychology Degree (Hons, 2.1 or above).
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS.
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to communicate with people with diverse needs and from diverse backgrounds
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
- Experience of undertaking or contributing to research projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Psychology Degree (Hons, 2.1 or above).
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS.
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to communicate with people with diverse needs and from diverse backgrounds
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
- Experience of undertaking or contributing to research projects
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.
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
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.
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).
