Job summary
We are seeking a 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.
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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary duties, Key Results Areas and areas of responsibility.
Clinical Research Delivery
1. Pre-screen, Screen and recruit participants.
2. Assist with patient eligibility for entry to research.
3. Obtain informed consent.
4. Provide ongoing information, advice and support to participants in relation to research participation.
5. Update appropriate databases accurately and in a timely manner.
6. Undertake the collection and accurate recording of research samples (including blood, saliva and urine) from research as required by the needs of research and maintain these competencies.
7. Maintain adequate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the patients medical notes in relation to research contact.
8. Assist with accurate safety reporting under appropriate supervision of senior colleagues.
9. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
10. Provide cover for research department as required.
11. Maintain and develop skillsets through CPD.
12. Support research activities as part of the extended clinical care team, as the service requires.
13. Fulfil pre-screen, screening and recruitment targets as defined in KSI, dependant on research activity allocation.
For more details please review Job Description file attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary duties, Key Results Areas and areas of responsibility.
Clinical Research Delivery
1. Pre-screen, Screen and recruit participants.
2. Assist with patient eligibility for entry to research.
3. Obtain informed consent.
4. Provide ongoing information, advice and support to participants in relation to research participation.
5. Update appropriate databases accurately and in a timely manner.
6. Undertake the collection and accurate recording of research samples (including blood, saliva and urine) from research as required by the needs of research and maintain these competencies.
7. Maintain adequate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the patients medical notes in relation to research contact.
8. Assist with accurate safety reporting under appropriate supervision of senior colleagues.
9. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
10. Provide cover for research department as required.
11. Maintain and develop skillsets through CPD.
12. Support research activities as part of the extended clinical care team, as the service requires.
13. Fulfil pre-screen, screening and recruitment targets as defined in KSI, dependant on research activity allocation.
For more details please review Job Description file attached.
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential
- Minimum of a undergraduate degree or equivalent in a psychological, health or social care discipline.
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Previous clinical research experience.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- 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).
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical trials in the field of mental health/dementia.
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential
- Minimum of a undergraduate degree or equivalent in a psychological, health or social care discipline.
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Previous clinical research experience.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- 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).
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical trials in the field of mental health/dementia.
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).
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