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Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Assistant Research Psychologist

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Job summary

The Research Assistant Psychologist will work as part of a small clinical research and data analysis team, to establish a clinical evaluation project around the Long Term Conditions Pathway, within Norfolk & Waveney Talking Therapies.

There will be a particular focus on stroke initially, though this may develop further, into related areas of practise. The project brings together both physical and mental healthcare providers, and the University of East Anglia.

This is a new position and project. Therefore, the post-holder will be required to work effectively with the projects leads and clinical practitioners, to ensure that appropriate data architecture and collection methodology is integrated into clinical delivery at the outset. In addition to ensuring that high quality data is collected, the person will be responsible for its day to day management, analysis and reporting as directed by the project leads. Therefore, proficiency in relevant data management and analysis systems is essential.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work with the Talking Therapies, Director of Psychology and the clinical psychology research lead at UEA, to provide technical, practical and clinical assistance for relevant research and evaluation projects.

The post holder will be based within NSFT's, NHS Talking Therapies, Data & Performance team, and will be responsible, under supervision, for the data collection, monitoring and analysis of the clinical delivery requirements associated with the project, to ensure optimum delivery. The successful candidate will ensure that all research procedures are conducted according to agreed study protocols.

About us

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 nursing 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.

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year gross per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

246-WSN7035269-B

Job locations

NW Talking Therapies

Brooke House Longwater Business Park

Norwich

NR50AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a full time position and the successful applicant will be expected to be present on site, though some hybrid working may be possible. There is an expectation that the role may continue beyond one year, though this is subject to confirmation of funding.

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

* Previous applicants need not apply *

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a full time position and the successful applicant will be expected to be present on site, though some hybrid working may be possible. There is an expectation that the role may continue beyond one year, though this is subject to confirmation of funding.

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

* Previous applicants need not apply *

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A BPS accredited degree in Psychology

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of quantitative research

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of mental health
  • High standard of report writing

Desirable

  • An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel independently
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A BPS accredited degree in Psychology

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of quantitative research

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of mental health
  • High standard of report writing

Desirable

  • An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel independently

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

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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.

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

NW Talking Therapies

Brooke House Longwater Business Park

Norwich

NR50AF


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

NW Talking Therapies

Brooke House Longwater Business Park

Norwich

NR50AF


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical and Operational Lead

Karl Williams

karl.williams@nsft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year gross per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

246-WSN7035269-B

Job locations

NW Talking Therapies

Brooke House Longwater Business Park

Norwich

NR50AF


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