Job summary
- Main area
- Research
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 342-CS157-1024
- Employer
- Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Blackberry Hill Hospital or Bath NHS House (to be confirmed at interview)
- Town
- Research & Development
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/11/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 22/11/2024
Employer heading
Band 5 Research Practitioner - Blackberry Hill/Bath NHS House
Band 5
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Research Practitioner, with an interest in improving the lives of individuals with mental health difficulties to join our research team. AWP are committed to improving the lives of people with mental health difficulties through research that improves our services
AWP R&D has over 25 research staff supporting the development and delivery of research over six counties in England (Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucester, BANES, Swindon & Wiltshire). Our work covers a broad range of topic areas, including exploring novel treatments for psychosis, bipolar, treatment resistant depression and dementia. This role offers an opportunity to support a broad range of NIHR-portfolio research studies, including observational (questionnaire/interview) studies and interventional trials exploring psychological and pharmacological interventions for mental health conditions
This role is particularly suitable for individuals that have a background in psychology, and/or experience of delivering mental health research and/or research in NHS/social care settings.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve supporting the set-up and delivery of NIHR research projects in AWP. This will include contributing to all elements of a study’s life cycle within AWP, from ensuring study materials are ready, to identifying and consenting participants through to delivery of the research assessments and any follow-ups.
The role requires attention to details and the ability to understand and learn skills in how research is delivered in the NHS.
Working for our organisation
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role will involve working closely with R&D managers, governance staff and AWP clinicians to ensure the effective delivery of research projects in AWP.
Duties will include: Pre-screening and screening of potential research participants; Explaining the nature of research trials to potential participants and receiving Informed consent; Collection of research data which contributes to determining the primary outcomes of a study and; Supporting the effective operation of R&D within AWP.
Person specification
Professional Qualification
Essential criteria
- Minimum of a undergraduate degree or equivalent in a psychological, health or social care discipline
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with service users with mental health, dementia or neurodegenerative diseases conditions and their carers.
- Familiarity with the issues surrounding clinical data, particularly confidentiality.
- Previous experience of working with a multidisciplinary team in a healthcare environment
Desirable criteria
- Previous clinical research experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- High level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to work with clinical and management colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations.
- Evidence of accuracy and attention to detail in data collection (e.g., research / service evaluation / audit)
- Familiarity with the issues surrounding clinical data, particularly confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of clinical trials in the field of mental health/dementia
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Krist Noonan
- Job title
- Head of Research & Development
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Please not Interviews will be held on 22nd November 2024
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