Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Research Assistant (STAR)

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Job summary

Applications are invited for a Psychology Assistant Research Worker post (Band 4) at Sussex Partnership NHS foundation trust, starting Sept/Oct 2024.

The post is an exciting opportunity to be part of the STAR (Study of Trauma and Recovery) STAR trial, a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded multisite Randomised Controlled Trial to evaluate a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for psychosis (TF-CBTp) for people with post-traumatic stress and psychosis symptoms.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with international experts in the field of psychological therapies for trauma and psychosis. They will work as part of a team of research assistants, researchers and therapists both locally in Sussex, but also nationally. This is a vibrant research group, with lots of opportunities to get involved.

There will be opportunities for CPD activities, to attend talks and to contribute to papers which will derive from the trial and be published in peer reviewed journals.

The candidate will be supported to develop their career alongside the demands of the study.

Main duties of the job

Applicants should be graduate psychologists, have some experience with psychosis populations, experience of working with NHS teams, and an interest in research.

Their primary role will be to retain and assess participants with co-morbid trauma and psychosis in the trial, involving close liaison with clinical teams and service-users, and to undertake data entry and data management.

The post holder will receive training in the assessment measures, communicating with people with trauma and psychosis, and presenting to clinical teams. They should have strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, have the ability to deliver work according to deadlines, and be flexible and resilient.

About us

The post-holder will be managed by our R&D Clinical Research Team Lead for Mental Health (Aparajita Pandey) and supervised by the Site Lead (Prof Kathryn Greenwood) and will also receive regular remote supervision from the Trial Coordinator at the London site.

The successful applicant will join a supportive and enthusiastic group of research assistants and clinical studies co-ordinators working across studies, themes and clinics, and will have the opportunity to take up a variety of continuous professional development opportunities consistent with their role and career aspirations.

The post will be linked to the Sussex Psychosis Research interest Group theme and the Sussex Psychosis (paranoia) Experiences and Recovery (SuPER) clinic, and to the Department of Psychology at the University of Sussex.

We encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, home-working, part time hours, flexible start/finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Date posted

23 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-CO-21503

Job locations

Sussex Education Centre

Nevill Avenue

Hove

BN3 7HZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensuring retention and completing assessments with participants with psychosis and trauma,
Maintaining paperwork and study databases within Sussex,
Recording recruitment outcomes,
Undertaking other research related activities

Please see the attached Job Descriptions for more details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensuring retention and completing assessments with participants with psychosis and trauma,
Maintaining paperwork and study databases within Sussex,
Recording recruitment outcomes,
Undertaking other research related activities

Please see the attached Job Descriptions for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma or Higher National Certificate in Research

Desirable

Hold a relevant undergraduate degree at 2:1 or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

At least 2 years administration experience
Experience in conducting psychological assessments in research studies.
Experience in working with patients with psychosis and/or complex trauma
Training / facilitation experience
Research experience

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies

Essential

Knowledge of research methodologies
Database skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and members of the Multidisciplinary Team
Ability to participate in & contribute to team discussions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma or Higher National Certificate in Research

Desirable

Hold a relevant undergraduate degree at 2:1 or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

At least 2 years administration experience
Experience in conducting psychological assessments in research studies.
Experience in working with patients with psychosis and/or complex trauma
Training / facilitation experience
Research experience

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies

Essential

Knowledge of research methodologies
Database skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and members of the Multidisciplinary Team
Ability to participate in & contribute to team discussions

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).

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