Job summary
This new full-time post is immediately available
until 31 December 2025 on a fixed term basis.
We will be reviewing
applications as they come in, so please dont hesitate in applying, as we
reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient
applications.
This role may be subject to additional
background screening.
This role offers the
opportunity for hybrid working some time on site and some from home. Sites include but are not limited to Exeter, Oxford, Manchester, London
(two sites) and Surrey. In your application please specify if you have any
preference over location you would wish to be based at.
The
post
The Faculty wishes to recruit Assistant
Psychologists to provide essential frontline support to
trial NHS site teams and Principal Investigators, and deliver the trial
psychological therapy to participants. The role
ensures the frontline delivery of the trial in a timely manner ensuring that trial
activities are delivered
to deadlines.
Main duties of the job
To provide essential frontline support to trial NHS site teams and Principal
Investigators, and deliver the trial psychological therapy to participants. Sites
include but are not limited to Exeter, Oxford, Manchester, London (two sites)
and Surrey. In your application please specify if you have any preference over
location you would wish to be based at. The role
ensures the frontline delivery of the trial in a timely manner ensuring that trial
activities are delivered
to deadlines. The
role would be suited to an enthusiastic and highly organised individual who is
committed to ensuring that the objectives of the MORE-KARE trial are achieved.
About us
The University of Exeter
We
are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive
universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher
Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with
world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence
Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and
Student Outcomes.
Our
world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group
university in recent years, and we are home to some of the worlds most
influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues
facing humankind today. More than 99% of
our research is of international quality and 47% is world-leading (2021
Research Excellence Framework).
We
encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners
to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability
of our students. Read about our world leading research Green Futures
and how we are transforming education
for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and
Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been
designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Job description
Job responsibilities
Organisational context and reporting line
The MORE-KARE trial includes a network of coordinators/therapists who will work with the
MORE-KARE core trial team to deliver the trial to participants.
Coordinators/therapists will be integrated in both the university core trial
team but will also work with local NHS sites to deliver the trial.
Team
This role is within
the Psychology department. The team provides a crucial frontline support service to support
the delivery of the
MORE-KARE trial. This post will report to the scientific
lead on the trial, Professor Celia Morgan and initially be assigned to a specific
NHS trial site with subject to review, in line
with trial
demands.
Main purpose of the job:
To provide essential frontline support to trial NHS site teams and Principal
Investigators, and deliver the trial psychological therapy to participants. Sites
include but are not limited to Exeter, Oxford, Manchester, London (two sites)
and Surrey. In your application please specify if you have any preference over
location you would wish to be based at. The role
ensures the frontline delivery of the trial in a timely manner ensuring that trial
activities are delivered
to deadlines. The
role would be suited to an enthusiastic and highly organised individual who is
committed to ensuring that the objectives of the MORE-KARE trial are achieved.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Organisational context and reporting line
The MORE-KARE trial includes a network of coordinators/therapists who will work with the
MORE-KARE core trial team to deliver the trial to participants.
Coordinators/therapists will be integrated in both the university core trial
team but will also work with local NHS sites to deliver the trial.
Team
This role is within
the Psychology department. The team provides a crucial frontline support service to support
the delivery of the
MORE-KARE trial. This post will report to the scientific
lead on the trial, Professor Celia Morgan and initially be assigned to a specific
NHS trial site with subject to review, in line
with trial
demands.
Main purpose of the job:
To provide essential frontline support to trial NHS site teams and Principal
Investigators, and deliver the trial psychological therapy to participants. Sites
include but are not limited to Exeter, Oxford, Manchester, London (two sites)
and Surrey. In your application please specify if you have any preference over
location you would wish to be based at. The role
ensures the frontline delivery of the trial in a timely manner ensuring that trial
activities are delivered
to deadlines. The
role would be suited to an enthusiastic and highly organised individual who is
committed to ensuring that the objectives of the MORE-KARE trial are achieved.
Person Specification
Skills and Understanding
Essential
- Ability to take effective minutes/action notes and plan agendas for a variety of committees, ensuring that actions are followed up and closed out.
- High level of written English and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders and via a range of mechanisms.
- Proven ability to use various Microsoft Office and Office 365 software effectively including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
- Ability to make informed decisions within specified areas when in a time- constrained environment.
- Proven ability to undertake duties in a confidential and sensitive manner using tact and diplomacy where necessary.
- Ability to undertake proactive diary management activities on behalf of senior staff members including appropriate prioritisation and arrangement of necessary logistical support.
Desirable
- Knowledge of psychopharmacology and interest in addiction.
- Knowledge of GCP.
Behavioural Characteristics
Essential
- Ability and willingness to identify and respond to issues in a proactive manner. Resolve as appropriate, signpost, escalate accordingly and follow up to ensure timely resolution.
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities within own workload and manage time appropriately in order to meet required deadlines.
- Ability to act on own initiative and confidence in working independently with limited supervision in a frontline environment.
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Approachable attitude with a desire to form professional relationships with a wide range of people.
- Adaptable to changing circumstances Good written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level. Applicants will ideally hold a degree in Psychology or have an equivalent qualification/experience.
Desirable
- A post graduate certificate in Primary Care Mental Health Practice or equivalent recognised Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification.
- Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a large and complex organization.
- Experience of working as part of a team and motivating others to deliver shared goals.
- Experience of using organisation-specific software packages and the ability to act as a champion within discrete areas to support the rollout of new systems.
- Able to engage in the design and testing phases of new systems, providing constructive feedback.
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a large team with
- multiple reporting lines.
- Experience of working on a clinical trial.
- Experience of involvement in project Support.
- Experience of delivering manualised psychological therapy.
Circumstances
Essential
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing demands when occasional and reasonable requests
- are made.
- Able to pass a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check.
- Willing and able to travel to meet the requirements of the post.
Person Specification
Skills and Understanding
Essential
- Ability to take effective minutes/action notes and plan agendas for a variety of committees, ensuring that actions are followed up and closed out.
- High level of written English and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders and via a range of mechanisms.
- Proven ability to use various Microsoft Office and Office 365 software effectively including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
- Ability to make informed decisions within specified areas when in a time- constrained environment.
- Proven ability to undertake duties in a confidential and sensitive manner using tact and diplomacy where necessary.
- Ability to undertake proactive diary management activities on behalf of senior staff members including appropriate prioritisation and arrangement of necessary logistical support.
Desirable
- Knowledge of psychopharmacology and interest in addiction.
- Knowledge of GCP.
Behavioural Characteristics
Essential
- Ability and willingness to identify and respond to issues in a proactive manner. Resolve as appropriate, signpost, escalate accordingly and follow up to ensure timely resolution.
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities within own workload and manage time appropriately in order to meet required deadlines.
- Ability to act on own initiative and confidence in working independently with limited supervision in a frontline environment.
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Approachable attitude with a desire to form professional relationships with a wide range of people.
- Adaptable to changing circumstances Good written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level. Applicants will ideally hold a degree in Psychology or have an equivalent qualification/experience.
Desirable
- A post graduate certificate in Primary Care Mental Health Practice or equivalent recognised Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification.
- Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a large and complex organization.
- Experience of working as part of a team and motivating others to deliver shared goals.
- Experience of using organisation-specific software packages and the ability to act as a champion within discrete areas to support the rollout of new systems.
- Able to engage in the design and testing phases of new systems, providing constructive feedback.
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a large team with
- multiple reporting lines.
- Experience of working on a clinical trial.
- Experience of involvement in project Support.
- Experience of delivering manualised psychological therapy.
Circumstances
Essential
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing demands when occasional and reasonable requests
- are made.
- Able to pass a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check.
- Willing and able to travel to meet the requirements of the post.
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).
