Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities To deliver CBSP therapy to a cohort of men detained in prison who are at risk of suicide and who are participants of the PROSPECT study.
To deliver the therapy according to the study treatment protocol to ensure a consistent approach is taken throughout the study.
To contribute to the developmental aspects of advancement of theory and clinical practice necessary for modification of the treatment manual.
To contribute to the supervision of the other trial therapists and to treatment fidelity, within the context of a group supervision setting.
To contribute to the implementation of research into clinical practice.
To participate in training and clinical supervision and accept overall guidance from the Principal Investigator to ensure the study is conducted in a consistent and effective manner.
To liaise effectively with the other Senior Trial Therapists and team members to ensure communication about all aspects of the study are maintained.
To keep and file detailed and accurate records to ensure the correct data, as required for the study, is collected and recorded. To adhere to high standards of data recording to ensure patient confidentiality is maintained.
To maintain links with appropriate personnel within the Trust to ensure there is twoway communication between the research team and Trust.
To undertake other appropriate duties as deemed necessary relevant to the position of Senior Trial Therapists in the PROSPECT trial.
To provide advice to appropriate other staff, within their own clinical area of CBSP in the setting of the PROSPECT trial.
To be responsible for recording, monitoring and reporting on clinical and research work and communicating, in a skilled and sensitive manner, complex clinical information (including assessment, formulation, treatment plans and progress) to a variety of recipients (e.g. PROSPECT trial colleagues, participants, other professionals) orally, in writing and electronically.
To engage in regular clinical supervision with the PROSPECT team and contribute to the development of the research treatment protocol.
To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual participant as appropriate.
To develop and maintain the highest professional standards of practice through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the Chief Investigator and the Research and Innovation Manager within the Trust. Professional responsibilities Organise own day-to-day activities; plan and prioritise own clinical workload.
Manage own caseload and patterns of participant attendance in consultation with supervisors and line management.
Develop professional skills in research, service evaluation, outcome measures and audit to contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the PROSPECT teams operational policies and procedures.
To participate in writing papers for publication where appropriate to the role.
To be aware of national developments, attend national events and undertake any necessary and relevant training to keep up to date with research developments and related issues as required.
Comply with data management and quality assurance according to regulatory guidelines (ICH GCP and Data Protection Act 1998).
Comply with Trust and HM Prison Service policies concerning security, safety and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are carried out with safe systems of work and current legislation
Assignment and Review of Work
The caseload will be generated and assigned by Dr Tim Kirkpatrick (Programme Manager for the PROSPECT study) in collaboration with Dr Dan Pratt (Chief Investigator for the PROSPECT study).
The post holders working in the northwest prison will be managed on a day-to-day basis by Dr Dan Pratt, and the post holders working in the Yorkshire prisons will be managed in a day-to-day basis by Dr Amanda Perry.
Clinical supervision for the PROSPECT trial will be provided by appropriate experts within the research team.
The post holder will work within the agreed protocols for the PROSPECT study and, as an employee of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, will adhere to local policies, procedures and codes of practice.
Comply with regulatory guidelines and both University and NHS Trust policies
Comply with data management and quality assurance according to regulatory guidelines (ICH GCP and GDPR). Comply with University, NHS Trust, and HM Prison Service policies concerning security, safety and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are carried out with safe systems of work and current legislation. To ensure that the Safe Working Practices guidance is adhered to when in the prisons. The post holder is expected to comply with all the relevant trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those related to equal opportunities, health and safety and confidentiality of information.
Trust Mandatory On-going Requirements - to be met by the candidate after commencing in post, these will not be assessed at the recruitment stage
To undertake any other reasonable duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate Trust manager. To understand and comply with all Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. To understand the Trusts Strategic Goals and how you can support them. To understand the need to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and adhere to all principles in effective safeguarding. To carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Equal Opportunities, Equality and Diversity and dignity in care/work policies and principles To avoid unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealing with the colleagues, services users, members of the public and all stakeholders. To access only information, where paper, electronic, or, in another media, which is authorised to you as part of the duties of your role. Not to communicate to anyone or inside or outside the NHS, information relating to patients, services users, staff, contractors or any information of a commercially sensitive nature, unless done in the normal course of carrying out the duties of the post and with appropriate permission. To maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date. To ensure their day to day activities embrace sustainability and reduce the impact upon the environment by minimising waste and maximising recycling; saving energy; minimising water usage and reporting electrical faults, water leakages or other environmental concerns to the facilities department or their line manager. Take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and other persons To contribute to the control of risk and to report any incident, accident or near miss To protect service users, visitors and employees against the risk of acquiring health care associated infections. To take responsibility for your own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn in line with appraisal and supervision.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, wed love to hear from you.
Please contact Denise Gleave, Recruitment & Retention Advisor 0161 358 1448 or email denise.gleave@gmmh.nhs.uk
