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Research Assistant (BRC) in the Department of Psychology

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We have an exciting position for a research assistant to work on several projects that highlight the involvement of people with lived experience and to support the BRC advisory groups. Projects require both qualitative and quantitative skills and are varied. For example, ongoing projects include, how service users can influence projects, the effects of digital therapies and how data are shared. The postholder will also support service users research advisory groups within the Patient and Carer Involvement Theme of the Biomedical Research Centre (maudsleybrc.nihr.ac.uk). ​The work is varied and will require some flexibility in time allocation and in type of research. Individuals with first-hand experience of using mental health services are encouraged to apply.

This post will be offered on an a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

This is a full-time  post - 100% full time equivalent.

Key responsibilities

• ​​To conduct research within the BRC remit and help with ongoing research projects in the BRC PPIE theme 
• ​​To help facilitate (and develop) Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in research within the BRC and across the IoPPN.  
• ​To help coordinate PPI groups for researchers (for example, the FAST-R service and the YPMHAG).  
• ​To extend methods developed within the Service User Research Enterprise (SURE) to develop service-user generated outcome measures.  
• ​Work independently, manage your workload and meet deadlines.   
• ​Undertake administrative duties as required.  
• ​To engage mental health service users in research.  

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.  

Skills, knowledge, and experience 

Essential criteria  

1.       First degree in psychology or social sciences    

2.       Knowledge of quantitative data collection and analysis methods   

3.       Knowledge of qualitative data collection and analysis methods   

4.       Experience of working as part of a team   

5.       Experience of working with people who have used mental health services   

6.       Excellent communication skills   

7.       Ability to engage others   

8.       Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the research   

9.       An interest in mental health   

Desirable criteria

1.   Post graduate qualification   

2.   Personal experience of using mental health services   

3.   Experience of developing and delivering Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) activities/events (in a research context)   

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearance.

King's College London is one of the top 20 universities in the world and among the oldest in England. King's has more than 27,600 students (of whom nearly 10,500 are graduate students) from some 150 countries worldwide, and some 6,800 staff.

King's has an outstanding reputation for world-class teaching and cutting-edge research. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) King’s was ranked 6th nationally in the ‘power’ ranking, which takes into account both the quality and quantity of research activity, and 7th for quality according to Times Higher Education rankings. Eighty-four per cent of research at King’s was deemed ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (3* and 4*). The university is in the top seven UK universities for research earnings and has an overall annual income of more than £684 million.

King's has a particularly distinguished reputation in the humanities, law, the sciences (including a wide range of health areas such as psychiatry, medicine, nursing and dentistry) and social sciences including international affairs. It has played a major role in many of the advances that have shaped modern life, such as the discovery of the structure of DNA and research that led to the development of radio, television, mobile phones and radar.

King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts are part of King's Health Partners. King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC) is a pioneering global collaboration between one of the world's leading research-led universities and three of London's most successful NHS Foundation Trusts, including leading teaching hospitals and comprehensive mental health services. For more information, visit: www.kingshealthpartners.org .

King’s £600 million campaign, World questions|KING’s answers, has delivered huge global impact in areas where King’s has particular expertise. Philanthropic support has funded new research to save young lives at Evelina London Children’s Hospital; established the King’s Dickson Poon School of Law as a worldwide leader in transnational law; built a new Cancer Centre at Guy’s Hospital; allowed unique collaboration between leading neuroscientists to fast-track new treatments for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, motor neurone disease, depression and schizophrenia at the new Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute; created the Cicely Saunders Institute: the first academic institution in the world dedicated to palliative care, and supported the King’s Sierra Leone Partnership in the Ebola crisis. Donations provide over 300 of the most promising students with scholarships and bursaries each year. More information about the campaign is available at www.kcl.ac.uk/kingsanswers .

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Psychology Research Assistant

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a research assistant within the Persistent Physical Symptoms Service, Maudsley Hospital. We are seeking an enthusiastic person to be part of our internationally recognised service.

You will work as part of a clinically experienced multidisciplinary team that includes Psychiatrists, Therapists and a Physiotherapist.

The post holder will be vital in supporting the clinical team with any research or day to day activities that are delegated to them.

In this role, the post holder will be responsible for administering psychological measures, data management duties, data analysis, as well as writing up of results.

We are an internationally recognised service providing assessment and evidence-based treatment for persistent physical symptoms (PPS). Our expertise includes chronic symptoms in long term conditions and medically unexplained symptoms. We treat a range of conditions including:

Persistent physical symptoms

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Chronic physical symptoms and disability in long term conditions

Fibromyalgia

Irritable bowel syndrome

Non-cardiac chest pain

Dysfunctional breathing

Chronic pain

We pride ourselves in our ability to engage with people who have complex and sometimes long-standing difficulties. We can treat people with significant disability and those suffering from co-morbid depression or anxiety.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a computerised database of patient's referral details, subsequent processing and presentation of information. They will co-ordinate responses to requests for information both internally and externally and will be responsible for the analysis of data for the unit and trust purposes, using SPSS.

They will oversee the collection and analysis of data in relation to various research projects being undertaken in the unit with assistance from senior members of the team, and contribute to writing up scientific papers related to research carried out in the unit. The post holder will also provide active administrative assistance in the clinical research aims of the unit.

The post holder will be required to interact appropriately with research participants, service users, their carers and relatives, with the ability to convey the goals of the research in a friendly manner. They will also participate in and contribute towards multi-disciplinary meetings within the unit, as well as liaising with health professionals outside of the research team as required.

The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring that study recruitment targets are met and that accurate data collection records are maintained.

The Persistent Physical Symptoms Service is made up of a multi-disciplinary team of Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Psychotherapists and Physiotherapists, with the support of the Service Administrators. The service is currently based at Mapother House within the Maudsley Hospital at Denmark Hill, but is due to move offices within the Maudsley Hospital site.

Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill, less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin Park and the vibrant high-street that offers great shopping opportunities and a wide range restaurants.

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you feel valued and appreciated and that is why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer.

Some of our benefits include:

• Generous pay, pensions and leave
• Work life balance
• Career development
• Accommodation
• NHS discounts
• Counselling services
• Wellbeing events
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Childcare vouchers
• Staff restaurants

Date posted

24 July 2023

Agenda for change

£34,089 to £41,498 a year Per Annum Inc

Working pattern

Reference number.

334-PMOA-5421803-BT

Job locations

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill

Job description

Job responsibilities.

• JOB PURPOSE

The post holder will be part of the Persistent Physical Symptoms Research and Treatment service, and will be vital in supporting the clinical team with any research or day to day activities that are delegated to them.

The role will be based in Southwark, South London.

• FACTS AND FIGURES

At South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust we provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK. We also provide substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. Our 4,600 staff serves a local population of 1.3 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. We provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and we treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham and Croydon. We are part of one of Englands six Academic Health Sciences Centres,Kings Health Partners, with Kings College London,Guys and St ThomasandKings College HospitalNHS Foundation Trusts.

• ORGANISATIONAL POSITION

The post holder will be line managed by the PPS Research & Treatment Unit Lead Psychotherapist/Service Manager, Clare Grey and supervised by the Clinical Lead, Prof Trudie Chalder.

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage a computerised database of patients referral details, subsequent processing and presentation of information.
• Co-ordinate responses to requests for information both internally and externally.
• Analysis of data for the unit and trust purposes, using SPSS
• Provide active administrative assistance in the clinical research aims of the unit
• To collect data in relation to various research projects being undertaken in the unit
• To analyse data with assistance from senior members of the team
• To contribute to writing up scientific papers related to research carried out in the unit

Communication and working relationships

• To interact appropriately with research participants, service users, their carers and relatives, with the ability to convey the goals of the research in a friendly language
• To communicate effectively with all members of the research & treatment team, including contributing to the multi-disciplinary meetings
• Helpful liaison will health professionals and other people outside of the research team
• To help engender an excellent and collaborative team spirit

Service and practice development

• To contribute to the engagement and consent of study participants.
• To ensure study recruitment targets are met
• To ensure that study recruitment and data collection records are accurately maintained.

Self-awareness and professional development

• Be an active and engaging member of each team
• Continue to update knowledge in the relevant research field
• Present summaries of relevant papers at various meetings
• Conduct research assessments
• To be involved in the writing of high quality reports and academic papers in collaboration with other researchers
• To undertake all required mandatory training as appropriate to the grade and position
• Efficient management of workload and time
• To be able to work independently as required with minimal supervision.
• COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Persistent Physical Symptoms Research and Treatment Service staff: Daily

Clinical Lead: Weekly

Other Trust departments, external agencies and other links: As required

OTHER INFORMATION

Confidentiality

Confidentiality/data protection regarding all personal information and Trust activity must be maintained at all times (both in and out of working hours) in accordance with professional codes of conduct and relevant legislation such as the Data Protection Act. The post holder should ensure that they are familiar with and adhere to all Trust Information governance policies and procedures. Any breach of confidentiality will be taken seriously and appropriate disciplinary action may be taken.

Equal Opportunities

Promote the concepts of equality of opportunity and managing diversity Trust wide.

Health and Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, paying due regard to health and safety in the workplace and management of risk to maintain a safe working environment for service users, visitors and employees.

Infection Prevention and Control

Employees must be aware of their responsibilities to protect service users, visitors and employees against the risks of acquiring health care associated infections, in accordance with Trust policy.

Professional standards and performance review

Maintain consistently high professional standards and act in accordance with the relevant professional code of conduct. Employees are expected to participate in the performance review process.

Service/Department standards

Support the development of performance standards within the Service/Department to ensure the service is responsive to and meeting the needs of its customers.

All Trust staff will comply with the financial processes and procedures.

Safeguarding Children

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Children Act 1989, 2004.

Code of Conduct

The post holder is required to adhere to the standards of conduct expected of all NHS managers set out in the Code of Conduct for NHS managers.

This job description will be subject to regular review and adjustment.

This job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities of the post and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the pay band. The post may change over time to reflect the developing needs of the Trust and its services, as well as the personal development of the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications.

• Relevant undergraduate degree
• Post-graduate degree (e.g. MSc) related to Psychology or Mental Health
• GCP Training
• Experience of interviewing research participants
• Experience of performing clinical diagnostic assessments
• Experience conducting research at a clinical interface or within a randomised controlled trial
• Experience of Data Management
• Competent user of the various Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey goals of research to lay people
• Attention to detail for careful record keeping
• Ability to deal sensitively with study participants and their families or carers
• An understanding of data protection and patient confidentiality
• A high level of organisational skills

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) .

Employer details

Employer name, employer's website.

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Psychotherapist and Manager for PPS

[email protected]

02032285075

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Research Assistant

Queen mary university of london - school of languages, linguistics and film.

About the Role The purpose of this post is to assist Prof. Nelya Koteyko and the project team with aspects of a research programme funded by the Wellcome Trust. This is a 28-month fixed term position due to limited funding, seeking to appoint Postgraduate Research Assistant for the Autism in affinity spaces: Interest-driven social media practices during the transition to adulthood project.

A description of the project is available here:  Autism in Affinity Spaces .

About You The post-holder will be expected to:

• Contribute towards the development and implementation of the overall methodological framework.
• Responsible, under the general guidance of project PI and lead Postdoctoral Associate, for undertaking data collection, processing, and initial analysis.
• Act as a secondary coder in selected analyses.
• Any other related activities related to the project as appropriate.
• Comply with relevant College policies and regulations with due regard to financial matters, harassment, equal opportunities, public interest disclosure, health and safety, intellectual property and patenting, data protection or any other rules, regulations or codes binding on the member of staff.

Your supporting statement should explain why you are interested in the position and your qualifications for it.

About the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film At SLLF we undertake world-class research and teach a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Further details about the SLLF department can be found here:  SLLF - School of Languages, Linguistics and Film - School of Languages, Linguistics and Film (qmul.ac.uk)   https://www.qmul.ac.uk/sllf/ .

About Queen Mary At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

Our reformer heritage informs our conviction that great ideas can and should come from anywhere. It’s an approach that has brought results across the globe, from the communities of east London to the favelas of Rio de Janeiro.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits In return, we offer 30 days’ leave per annum, access to a pension scheme, a season ticket loan scheme and competitive salaries. We also offer enhanced family friendly leave, and an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus. You will also work with a friendly team, with personal development opportunities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability.

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