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Research Assistant
Band 5
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Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust - Lead for Forward Thinking Birmingham (‘FTB’) is seeking to appoint a Band 5 Research Assistant on a one year fixed term contract.
FTB is the new age 0-25 mental health service for Birmingham. As such, the post-holder will gain applied research experience across a wide range of mental health services for children, young people and adults.
You will be supporting and enhancing the clinical research activities for FTB which include supporting recruitment; clinical research assessments; conduct of research; collection of data; development of audit and/or research projects; training and project work.
Whilst a first degree in Psychology, Nursing or allied profession (at least a 2:1) would be advantageous you would need to have had experience working as an assistant psychologist or research assistant and have mental health experience working with young people or other vulnerable client groups within the NHS. Knowledge of audit, research design and data analysis is essential. Experience of using structured psychiatric interviews such as the PANSS, would also be essential.
There will be a frequent requirement to travel extensively across the wide footprint of the Trust, occasionally further afield.
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PROFESSIONAL
This post is primarily responsible for managing the implementation of research being carried out within FTB. The post holder will be responsible for helping meet the recruitment target of studies and will also support neighbouring Trusts’ recruitment and data collection where needed.
To recruit suitable participants to portfolio research studies adopted by FTB
To assist in the implementation of research projects
To undertake data collection, analysis, and production of reports
To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research
CLINICAL:
To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client’s care.
In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines
To perform routine blood drawing procedures including venepuncture technique using standard equipment (training will be provided)
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
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Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
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Qualifications
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- Good honours degree in psychology (at least 2:1) or equivalent
- Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
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- Have experience of working as an assistant psychologist or research assistant
- Experience of conducting research or evaluation projects
- Experience of working with young people with mental health difficulties or other vulnerable client groups within the NHS
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of the application of psychological principles in health or social settings, preferably through work with qualified Clinical Psychologists
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to communicate effectively with young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties
- Able to communicate effectively with relatives, carers and a range of other professionals (education, social care, health) both verbally and in writing
- Ability to organise data collection and analysis for research, audit and service evaluation projects
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
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- Experience of conducting semi-structured interviews, eg. the PANSS
- Knowledge of research ethics and governance procedures
- Skills in using spreadsheets, databases, word-processing, e-mail, and internet software.
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- Experience of performing routine blood drawing procedures to include venepuncture techniques using standard equipment.
- Knowledge of SPSS or other statistical software packages.
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
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- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Good presentation skills in both formal and informal settings.
- Ability to travel across Hubs and occasionally further field as part of the role
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- Good Team working and able to work collaboratively across a diverse range of settings and people
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
- Ability to work independently on a day to day basis and use own initiative
Meini prawf dymunol
- Full UK Driving License and access to a vehicle as post-holder may be required to travel across Hubs
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Amanda Cotterill
- Teitl y swydd
- R&D FTB Team Leader
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07795 303 779
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