Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for two new full-time neuropsychology research assistants, who are highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic about working with children to join our supportive and dynamic Neurosciences department at the London Evelina. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience or develop existing knowledge, clinical and research skills within a neuroscience setting.
You will contribute to the project "SCN1A Horizons: A natural history study of SCN1A-related epilepsy in the United Kingdom". The aim of this natural history study is to establish a national UK platform for longitudinal data collection on assessment and therapy of up to 400 paediatric and adult patients with a genetic form of epilepsy caused by a variation in the SCN1A gene.
Interviews will be held in person.
Closing date: 12/11/2023
Interview date: 27/11/2023
Main duties of the job
The post-holders will be fulfilling an important role within the study team, carrying out detailed neuropsychological assessment of child participants under the supervision of an experienced Paediatric Neuropsychologist. The post holder will have the opportunity to contribute to the study design and research outputs generated. They will work closely with a team of researchers across the UK, as well as a wider study team of paediatric consultants and clinical psychologists.
- To assist in establishing R & D and ethical requirements for the study
- To assist in recruitment to the study and the randomisation of participants
- To assess participants at baseline, end point and follow up periods
- To maintain a high standard of record keeping, data collection and storage
- To assist in the analysis of data derived from the assessments
- To assist in the dissemination of the study including publications
- These are fixed term posts for 36 months
For full details please see job description
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. Weprovide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist in establishing R & D and ethical requirements for the study
- To assist in recruitment to the study and the randomisation of participants
- To assess participants at baseline, end point and follow up periods
- To maintain a high standard of record keeping, data collection and storage
- To assist in the analysis of data derived from the assessments
- To assist in the dissemination of the study including publications
- These are fixed term posts for 36 months
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist in establishing R & D and ethical requirements for the study
- To assist in recruitment to the study and the randomisation of participants
- To assess participants at baseline, end point and follow up periods
- To maintain a high standard of record keeping, data collection and storage
- To assist in the analysis of data derived from the assessments
- To assist in the dissemination of the study including publications
- These are fixed term posts for 36 months
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 2:1 Honours degree in Psychology
- Demonstratable experience and desire to work with children in a clinical or research capacity.
- A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the wider subject area or subject specialism of child cognitive development
Desirable
- An awarded [or recently submitted or near completion] MSc or PhD in subject specialism or equivalent
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Project or subject specific skills
- Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability, as appropriate
- Excellent communication skills [oral and written], including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely
- Appropriate workload, time, project, budget and people management skills
- Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate
- Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working
Experience
Essential
- Demonstratable experience of carrying out own research independently
- Experience of scientific writing
- Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 2:1 Honours degree in Psychology
- Demonstratable experience and desire to work with children in a clinical or research capacity.
- A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the wider subject area or subject specialism of child cognitive development
Desirable
- An awarded [or recently submitted or near completion] MSc or PhD in subject specialism or equivalent
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Project or subject specific skills
- Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability, as appropriate
- Excellent communication skills [oral and written], including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely
- Appropriate workload, time, project, budget and people management skills
- Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate
- Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working
Experience
Essential
- Demonstratable experience of carrying out own research independently
- Experience of scientific writing
- Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner
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).
