Non Clinical Research Tutor

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Delivering Doctoral level lectures in research methods and statistics.
• Supervising Doctoral students in their research
• Providing consultation and mentoring for research supervisors from the Institute and to external research supervisors as required
• Undertake advanced academic study to underpin lectures and class teaching
• Plan and organise specific areas of the syllabus and contribute to syllabus development in collaboration with the research team
• Produce lecture notes, course materials, reading lists, and reference guides
• Incorporate feedback from students, colleagues, and examiners, and modify course design, content, or delivery and propose changes to regulations as appropriate
• In collaboration with research teams or PIs within the Institute, assist with the management of research projects or specific areas of research within a broad programme, to include developing research questions within a specific context; conducting original research; analysing quantitative data from a variety of sources, and developing appropriate analytical protocols and techniques to support research
• Helping and supporting trainees in planning and implementation of research project(s)
• Write research articles for prestigious peer-reviewed journals, present papers at conferences, and participate in seminars to disseminate research findings
• Liaise with examiners and academic staff regarding examinations and assessment of student performance, and the development of new courses, and researchers in related fields to share information and expertise
• Train and where appropriate, supervise or mentor other members of the team on matters related to research, specialist methodologies, or procedures

Information systems

• To take responsibility for recording information accurately and sensitively, and respecting trainee and supervisor confidentiality in line with the Trust Rules and the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct and Professional Practice Guidelines.
• To take part in the planning and organization of systems for recording research information relevant to trainees, as set out above.
• To work with admin to update the programme website with all relevant activities.

Research and Development

• To be actively involved in scholarly activity, including publishing, and initiating original, clinically relevant research.
• To supervise elements of trainee research within the programme, specifically selected main research projects, service improvement projects and Systematic reviews of the literature.
• To collaborate with Course team members in research design, implementation, and activity.
• To engage with the training programme appraisal and personal development plan process both as appraiser and appraisee.

General

• To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders managers.
• To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in all research areas across the service.
• To maintain the highest standards of research record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society, HCPC and Trust policies and procedures.
• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific patient group and mental health and research governance.

Please note:

• New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
• Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
• Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
• Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
• We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
• Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant postgraduate research qualification (PhD, DPhil)
• Strong Publication record and familiarity with the existing literature and research in the field with first authored peer review publications in the last five years

Desirable

• Higher Education Academy recognition
• HCPC registration as a clinical psychologist

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and empirical foundations that underpin the practice of research
• Doctoral level knowledge and skills in quantitative and qualitative research design and methodology
• Good depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject to develop course materials
• Sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research projects and methodologies

Desirable

• Clinical specialism in research
• Clinical practice specialism.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working at an appropriate organisational level within a NHS/University setting
• Established level of teaching experience and ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings, which may include public speaking.
• Extensive experience of quantitative research and analytical techniques
• Good organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
• Capacity to plan, organise and initiate change flexibly within the context of available resources
• Understands some of the theoretical aspects of teaching.

Desirable

• Experience of supervising quantitative Doctoral Trainees (or equivalent) research dissertations.
• Experience of working in a higher education institution.
• Post-Doctoral research experience that may include carrying out applied research, supervising research work, publishing research and collaborating with others.
• Experience of organising teaching programmes within Higher Education
• Experience of curriculum or other teaching development

Other

Essential

• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing highly complex, technical and/or sensitive information to a range of professional audiences within and outside the NHS
• Ability to convey complex statistical and research design concepts
• An aptitude for teaching and awareness of pedagogic methods
• Has a variety of research interests.
• Proven team working and leadership abilities with a research or training setting

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Isis Education Centre, Warneford Hospital

Warneford Lane

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)