Job summary
This post will contribute to an international multi-centre research study funded by National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). Supervision provided by the UK Principal Investigator, Dr Jane Duff, and work will be alongside other members of the psychology team at the National Spinal Injuries Centre. We have a demonstrated commitment to research, publishing over 150 papers, and our internationally respected team is part of a thriving Trust Psychological Service with 11 other clinical services. The grant involves qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the role will also include delivery of other associated research on rehabilitation outcome and length of stay. Phase 1 involves facilitating 3 focus groups for people with spinal cord injury (SCI), their support partners; and healthcare clinicians; phase 2 piloting a survey developed in phase 1, phase 3 recruitment of n500 for survey. Applicants should possess a good degree in Psychology. Post graduate experience in undertaking clinical and the mixed methods research and an operational knowledge of Excel, SPSS and statistics is essential.
Media:
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to Lead International Investigation of Length of Rehabilitation Stay After Spinal Cord Injury and Associated Outcomes (sralab.org)
Please note, we often receive a substantial number of applications, so this post may close earlier than advertised and when the application threshold has been reached.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver the research protocol, data analysis, literature reviews and any associated publications of the NIDILLRR grant.
- Contribute to the ongoing research of the Department, such as routine data collection regarding rehabilitation outcome.
- To gain a clinical understanding of spinal cord injury rehabilitation and outcome through being a keyworker and supporting the delivery of the internationally renowned Stoke Mandeville Spinal Needs Assessment and Goal Planning Programme.
- To provide support, under the supervision of the NSIC Head of Clinical Psychology, to trainees and students on placement at the Department or undergraduates doing work experience.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
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As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education, training an qualifications
Essential
- A first degree, upper-second class, in Psychology and able to demonstrate relevant experience commensurate with this post
- Computer literacy and working experience of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of and proven use of statistical packages such as Excel, SPSS, and R
Desirable
- Evidence of recent GCP training
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Understanding of ethical and legal requirements of clinical trials
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate clearly with multi-disciplinary team, patients, and members of the community
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological and physical problems
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of team to ensure cross cover of all aspects of work
- Methodical approach and attention to detail
- Excellent standard of written and spoken English and high standard of report writing or previous publications.
- Experience of Project management
Desirable
- Knowledge of psychological assessment tools, psychometric reliability and validation would be a positive advantage.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a physical health rehabilitation context
Experience
Essential
- Research experience or relevant clinical experience
- Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data and coding transcribed qualitative information
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work to multiple deadlines, work effectively under pressure, and meet deadlines
- Experience of conducting focus groups/ and or using Zoom or Microsoft Teams for focus groups
Desirable
- Experience of working within a clinical trial setting or post graduate applied psychology research
- Experience of reviewing study documents and conducting systematic literature reviews
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
Person Specification
Education, training an qualifications
Essential
- A first degree, upper-second class, in Psychology and able to demonstrate relevant experience commensurate with this post
- Computer literacy and working experience of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of and proven use of statistical packages such as Excel, SPSS, and R
Desirable
- Evidence of recent GCP training
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Understanding of ethical and legal requirements of clinical trials
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate clearly with multi-disciplinary team, patients, and members of the community
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological and physical problems
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of team to ensure cross cover of all aspects of work
- Methodical approach and attention to detail
- Excellent standard of written and spoken English and high standard of report writing or previous publications.
- Experience of Project management
Desirable
- Knowledge of psychological assessment tools, psychometric reliability and validation would be a positive advantage.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a physical health rehabilitation context
Experience
Essential
- Research experience or relevant clinical experience
- Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data and coding transcribed qualitative information
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work to multiple deadlines, work effectively under pressure, and meet deadlines
- Experience of conducting focus groups/ and or using Zoom or Microsoft Teams for focus groups
Desirable
- Experience of working within a clinical trial setting or post graduate applied psychology research
- Experience of reviewing study documents and conducting systematic literature reviews
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
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.
