M4P Research Assistant

Job summary

Fixed Term Contract 30 months from August 2024 to March 2027

Tom Rudd Unit, Moorgreen Hospital, Southampton, SO30 3JB

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an NIHR-funded randomised controlled trial of group mindfulness therapy with people with a schizophrenia spectrum diagnosis and experiencing current persecutory delusions. You will be joining a team of experienced researchers within Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and the research will be led by researchers at University of Southampton as part of a multi-site study.

The post holder will be responsible for recruiting eligible participants to the trial, conducting assessments using validated clinical measures to confirm the eligibility of participants, and to conduct baseline and follow up assessments.

This is a unique role within the NHS supporting the delivery of psychological intervention research. Research is considered an important component of a successful NHS provider organisation. Research trials are important to ensure that the best advice and treatments are being provided to patients.

For internal applicants, the fixed term post may provide a secondment opportunity. You should discuss this with your current line manager prior to making an application to confirm that, should you be offered the post, you would be able to return to your substantive role after the period of cover has ended.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dr Lyn Ellett

Main duties of the job

Duties will be allocated to the post-holder according to qualifications and experience. They are likely to involve some or all of the following duties:

To support the delivery of the trial.

To provide administrative and data management support.

To coordinate recruitment and management for the trial.

Work collaboratively with clinical professionals in multidisciplinary teams, our PPIEP group and the broader research team.

Record patient information.

To develop and maintain effective contacts with relevant stakeholders.

To work at all times according to the research study protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) and Trust Research Policy.

To ensure that all data collection is conducted according to specific research protocol (in liaison with the research team)

To undertake specific administrative duties as required.

To undertake any other duties, which may be required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and needs of the project.

To facilitate participant involvement we aim to meet patients where meets their needs, this includes travelling across sites and patient home visits.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.

The transformation will happen in staggered stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorgreen Hospital

Botley Road, West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorgreen Hospital

Botley Road, West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB

Employer's website

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

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