Job summary
We wish to appoint two part-time (22.5 hrs per week) Senior Research Assistants to play vital roles within a multi-site research study exploring the benefits of a social recovery-focused form of CBT for people with a psychosis diagnosis.
The post-holders will support the delivery of a muti-site randomized controlled trial of CBT offered to clients with a diagnosis of psychosis. The role will involve liaison with clinicians, the Clinical Trials Unit and members of the research team at other sites.
"Due to the therapy focus of these roles, only Assistant Psychologists and / or Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners should apply."
Main duties of the job
Main duties will include the delivery of a CBT intervention to patients with a psychosis diagnosis. The intervention places an emphasis upon social recovery and will support participants to access activities outside of the home. The postholder will be supervised by an experienced Clinical Psychologist.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would welcome applications from people who have experience of working therapeutically with patients who have a psychosis diagnosis, have excellent interpersonal skills and are passionate about improving services for this patient group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would welcome applications from people who have experience of working therapeutically with patients who have a psychosis diagnosis, have excellent interpersonal skills and are passionate about improving services for this patient group.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology, or equivalent.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant area of professional psychology, health and social care practice, and / or research design and analysis
Knowledge, Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with complex needs
- Relevant clinical and research skills
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of databases, research skills and methodology
- Experience of working with mental health service users in a research capacity
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a health context
Desirable
- Experience of the use of psychometric tests
- Experience of in-patient settings
- Experience of teaching other health professionals
- Lived experience of mental health issues
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively under pressure and maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times
- High standard of report writing
- Assimilate complex information and use reflective/analytic thinking, to apply psychological perspectives in work with clients
- Capable of using initiative and organise work to agreed goals. Ability to work independently and know when to ask for and use supervision
- Have highly developed IT skills and good working knowledge of statistical packages
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
Desirable
- Ability to travel across sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology, or equivalent.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant area of professional psychology, health and social care practice, and / or research design and analysis
Knowledge, Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with complex needs
- Relevant clinical and research skills
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of databases, research skills and methodology
- Experience of working with mental health service users in a research capacity
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a health context
Desirable
- Experience of the use of psychometric tests
- Experience of in-patient settings
- Experience of teaching other health professionals
- Lived experience of mental health issues
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively under pressure and maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times
- High standard of report writing
- Assimilate complex information and use reflective/analytic thinking, to apply psychological perspectives in work with clients
- Capable of using initiative and organise work to agreed goals. Ability to work independently and know when to ask for and use supervision
- Have highly developed IT skills and good working knowledge of statistical packages
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
Desirable
- Ability to travel across sites
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).
