Research Assistant Psychologist

5 months ago

Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust Full time

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.

Nearly 3,200 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 900+ staff provide non-clinical support, including cleaning, delivering supplies, ward administration, information technology, human resources and financial services.

We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we’d love you to join us

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JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION

YOUR APPLICATION

**Job overview**:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant Psychologist to join the Trust’s Research and Development Department to support the Bipolar At Risk Trial ll (BART ll). BART II is an Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation trial which has been awarded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The applicant will be working in a highly novel area of prevention with a team of leading experts in bipolar disorder including those with lived experience. The aim of BART II is to investigate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for those considered “at risk” for bipolar disorder, and to hopefully help shape NHS services for this population group. Data from this study will inform service development. The applicant will receive specialist assessment training and frequent supervision to conduct these specialist assessments in the field. This post would appeal to those looking for experience in a clinical and academic applied research role and is available on a fixed term contract for 12 months.

The post holder will receive training in the assessment measures, communicating with people with mood difficulties, and presenting to clinical teams. They should have strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, have the ability to deliver work according to deadlines, and be flexible and resilient. This post will require frequent travel across the trust footprint.

**Main duties of the job**:
The Research Assistant Psychologist will support and enhance the clinical research activities of the Youth Mental Health Service (including clinical research assessments, conduct of research, collection of data, development of audit and/or research projects, training, and project work) with a particular focus on BART II.

**Working for our organisation**:
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

**Why work for us?** We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

**Why Norfolk and Suffolk? **The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Please note that some teams will be moving to County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich from Hellesdon Hospital in the coming months. This post is included in the move. Please do not hesitate to raise any questions you have in relation to this if you’re selected for interview.

**Detailed job description and main responsibilities**:

- Assisting in the design and implementation of clinical audit and research, monitoring and evaluation of services/projects.
- Carrying out ongoing formal research programmes regarding psychological and social aspects of people with personality disorders’ mental health difficulties, as a major job requirement.
- Ensuring that correct research procedures and guidelines are followed.
- Explaining research and recruiting participants in to studies by obtaining informed consent.
- Communicating effectively with health

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