Research Assistant Psychologist - Oxford

Job summary

The post-holder will join an NIHR funded-clinical trail RAPID (Remote Approaches to Psychosocial Intervention Delivery). The trial is testing the effectiveness of two different psychological interventions to reduce suicidal ideations in patients attending Crisis Response and Home Treatment Teams (CRHTT). The position will include patient recruitment, taking informed consent, and clinical research assessments.

The post will provide clinical experience in engaging individuals at crisis; clinical assessment; NHS secondary mental health services; and clinical trials methodology. The post would suit individuals interested in going on to pursue a career in clinical psychology or clinical research.

This role is undergoing evaluation and the banding may be subject to change.

Main duties of the job

Some of the duties are:

• Screening, recruitment, and assessment of patients for the RAPID trial. Recruitment will be primarily from home based treatment teams. Each trial participant will be assessed over six months. There are monthly recruitment targets for the trial.
• Participants will be seen remotely, or in clinic settings, or at home across a large geographical area. This means there may be extensive travel which would be facilitated by having a valid driving licence, and access to own or other independent means of transport.
• Good record-keeping will be needed, including updating medical records with trial progress and completing the recruitment database.
• You will need to follow trial standard operational procedures.
• You will need to produce regular reports on the recruitment process (including managing the recruitment database) and assessments.
• You will need to regularly enter and check data in the study databases.
• Attendance at supervision will be expected, and at appropriate research team meetings, including any training events at other trial sites.
• Administrative duties related to the project.
• Other duties appropriate to the grade as directed by the grant-holders.
• Work within the guidelines set out by the Data Protection Act, the Code of Ethics, and with full understanding of confidentiality issues.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Oxford Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team

Manzil Way

Oxford

OX4 1XE

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Oxford Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team

Manzil Way

Oxford

OX4 1XE

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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