Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Research Assistant

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Job summary

We wish to appoint two part-time Research Assistants (18.75 hours per week) to play vital roles within a research study exploring the experience of delivering CBT-informed interventions in schools to young people who are distressed by hearing voices.

The study is part of an established programme of research and clinical activity within the Sussex Voices Clinic that is seeking to increase access to CBT for this client group.

We would welcome applications from people who are well organised, have excellent interpersonal skills and are passionate about improving services for clients who are distressed by hearing voices.

Main duties of the job

Duties:

administration of referrals,
conducting of assessments,
collation and management of data,
liaison with participants, practitioners and teaching staff.

Key relationships:

researchers,
practitioners,
teaching staff and students

About us

Sussex Partnership is one of the most research active Mental Health Trusts in England.

The successful applicants will be supported by a large and expanding Research & Development Department that is committed to the design, delivery and translation of high-quality research.

Date posted

07 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

16 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-CO-21202

Job locations

Sussex Education Centre

Nevill Avenue

Hove

BN3 7HZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holders will be based within secondary schools across West Sussex and be responsible for recruiting participants and supporting them to engage with the interventions.

Please see the included Job Description for an idea of the general duties and responsibilities of a Research Assistant.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holders will be based within secondary schools across West Sussex and be responsible for recruiting participants and supporting them to engage with the interventions.

Please see the included Job Description for an idea of the general duties and responsibilities of a Research Assistant.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma or Higher National Certificate in Research

Desirable

Hold a relevant undergraduate degree at 2:1 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness.

Desirable

At least 2 years administration experience
Training / facilitation experience
Research experience
Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies

Essential

Knowledge of research methodologies
Participate in & contribute to team discussions
Database / Internet skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and members of the Multidisciplinary Team
Ability to educate and support colleagues, patients and carers

Personal Attributes

Essential

Mobility to travel across sites.
Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required.
Enthusiasm and commitment
Reliability

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma or Higher National Certificate in Research

Desirable

Hold a relevant undergraduate degree at 2:1 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness.

Desirable

At least 2 years administration experience
Training / facilitation experience
Research experience
Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies

Essential

Knowledge of research methodologies
Participate in & contribute to team discussions
Database / Internet skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and members of the Multidisciplinary Team
Ability to educate and support colleagues, patients and carers

Personal Attributes

Essential

Mobility to travel across sites.
Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required.
Enthusiasm and commitment
Reliability

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).

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