Job summary
TAVISTOCK AND PORTMAN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Research Unit
120 Belsize Lane, London NW3 5BA
PostdoctoralResearcher, Research Unit
Band 6 AfC: £42,471 to £50,364 per annum inclusive HCAS
Full Time 37.5 Hours per week
Fixed term- 2 years in the first instance
We are looking for an experienced and organised postdoctoral researcher to join our team and support the NIHR-funded LOGIC study (Longitudinal Outcomes of Gender Identity in Children). The study is being undertaken in collaboration with University College London and the Universities of Cambridge and Liverpool.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside the study team to collect data from children, young people and families participating in the study. You will also assist with data analysis, preparing manuscripts for publication, lived experience co-design and dissemination activities.
About us
For 100 years, the Tavistock and Portman clinics have embodied a distinctive way of thinking about and understanding mental distress, mental health and emotional wellbeing. Our vision is to be a leader in mental health care and education, using talking and relational therapies to make a meaningful difference to people's lives Our mission is to work in partnership with people, families and communities to provide high-quality specialist mental healthcare, alleviate emotional distress and pioneer innovative education and research Our values We strive forexcellence We championinclusivity We placecompassionat our core We haverespectfor each other
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are keen to recruit a candidate with experience of psychology and mental health and wellbeing research who is comfortable working with children, young people and families. Prior experience of longitudinal research would be a great advantage. Applications are invited from candidates with a PhD in psychology or a related subject or equivalent experience in mental health and wellbeing research. Please use the Supporting Information section on the application form to describe, with reference to the person specification, your suitability for this post.
For further information about our research, please see our website: Research and innovation - Tavistock and Portman
For further information or questions please contact Dr Jane Petty, jpetty@tavi-port.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are keen to recruit a candidate with experience of psychology and mental health and wellbeing research who is comfortable working with children, young people and families. Prior experience of longitudinal research would be a great advantage. Applications are invited from candidates with a PhD in psychology or a related subject or equivalent experience in mental health and wellbeing research. Please use the Supporting Information section on the application form to describe, with reference to the person specification, your suitability for this post.
For further information about our research, please see our website: Research and innovation - Tavistock and Portman
For further information or questions please contact Dr Jane Petty, jpetty@tavi-port.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PhD in subject relevant to mental health/psychology or equivalent research experience
Experience
Essential
- Strong experience working with quantitative data and undertaking quantitative analysis
- Experience in managing complex research
Desirable
- Experience of gender diversity
- Experience of longitudinal mental health research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PhD in subject relevant to mental health/psychology or equivalent research experience
Experience
Essential
- Strong experience working with quantitative data and undertaking quantitative analysis
- Experience in managing complex research
Desirable
- Experience of gender diversity
- Experience of longitudinal mental health research
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).
