Job summary
Do you possess a 2:1 or higher degree in psychology or equivalent health related area? Do you have experience of working in an NHS Trust, together with an understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities? Do you have a passion for research in this area?
Our research team is expanding, and this provides an exciting opportunity for you to be involved with contributing to research evidence to improve the quality and value of care.
Main duties of the job
You will be working within a busy research team with a portfolio of studies covering a range of conditions. These trials are NIHR funded studies, commercial trials, and academic studies.
You will be part of a dynamic team, with the ability to work individually, covering studies Trust wide. You must have excellent organisational and communication skills to participate in screening and recruiting to studies. You will collect research data through a variety of standardised measures and clinical tasks and update and maintain entries onto trial databases in accordance with relevant protocols and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
You will be approachable, patient centred, highly motivated team player and possess a keen desire to learn.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the recruitment of participants to National Institute of Health Research portfolio studiesthrough liaison with local research networks and clinicalteams.
To discuss research studies with potential participants and their family/ significantothers and obtain valid informedconsent to take part for selected studies.
To undertake structured assessments, report and record data adhering to study specific research protocols and Good Clinical Practice under the supervision of a Clinical Studies Officer or Research Nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner in hospital or in community settings.
To assist in clinical audits and show commitment to and participant in quality improvement activities.
Responsible for recognising the signs of study participant harm, abuse or neglect, identifying issues regarding safeguarding and reporting all concerns with Trust safeguarding procedures.
Communicates in a way which recognises difference and ensures that people feel included and heard, with individual needs met.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the recruitment of participants to National Institute of Health Research portfolio studiesthrough liaison with local research networks and clinicalteams.
To discuss research studies with potential participants and their family/ significantothers and obtain valid informedconsent to take part for selected studies.
To undertake structured assessments, report and record data adhering to study specific research protocols and Good Clinical Practice under the supervision of a Clinical Studies Officer or Research Nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner in hospital or in community settings.
To assist in clinical audits and show commitment to and participant in quality improvement activities.
Responsible for recognising the signs of study participant harm, abuse or neglect, identifying issues regarding safeguarding and reporting all concerns with Trust safeguarding procedures.
Communicates in a way which recognises difference and ensures that people feel included and heard, with individual needs met.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2:1 or higher degree in psychology or equivalent health related area
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
- Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS Trust
- Experience working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities (paid or voluntary)
Desirable
- Experience as a psychology assistant (paid or voluntary)
- Experience of clinical audit, research or service evaluation.
- Experience of using psychometric assessments.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities.
- Understanding of confidentiality.
Desirable
- Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation.
- Record keeping (within agreed timescales)
- Methodological and accurate approach to data collection and analysis.
- Competence in using psychometric assessment tools (within agreed timescale)
- Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours.
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement.
- Self-aware and committed to continual personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision.
- Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
- Committed to promoting a positive image of the Research & Development /Department and the wider Trust.
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
- Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing or emotive circumstances.
- Ability to work on own in a variety of settings using initiative appropriately
- Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
- Self awareness and committed to continual personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from clinical supervision
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2:1 or higher degree in psychology or equivalent health related area
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
- Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS Trust
- Experience working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities (paid or voluntary)
Desirable
- Experience as a psychology assistant (paid or voluntary)
- Experience of clinical audit, research or service evaluation.
- Experience of using psychometric assessments.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities.
- Understanding of confidentiality.
Desirable
- Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation.
- Record keeping (within agreed timescales)
- Methodological and accurate approach to data collection and analysis.
- Competence in using psychometric assessment tools (within agreed timescale)
- Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours.
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement.
- Self-aware and committed to continual personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision.
- Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
- Committed to promoting a positive image of the Research & Development /Department and the wider Trust.
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
- Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing or emotive circumstances.
- Ability to work on own in a variety of settings using initiative appropriately
- Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
- Self awareness and committed to continual personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from clinical supervision
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
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).
