Job summary
Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC), arriving in the UK, have significant mental and physical health needs - many of which remain unmet by currently available services. To address this, an 'integrated pathway' for UASC was set up in Newham. We are now looking for enthusiastic and dynamic team members to work on a new pilot project across North East London to develop this integrated pathway.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post-holder will be to conduct high quality research, working closely with patients (UASC), clinicians, NHS managers, members of the academic communities across different locations, other researchers and other research sites, and other stakeholders.
The post-holder will also be responsible for identifying, recruiting and supporting research participants through the research process. He or she will lead on securing the necessary ethical approvals and will support the Chief Investigator to oversee the research governance of the project.
Additionally, the post-holder will be responsible for collecting, analysing and reporting on research data. The post-holder will undertake mainly qualitative data collection among patients, clinicians and senior NHS managers (e.g. focus group discussions and individual interviews) to assess the feasibility/acceptability of the new pathway using key implementation science frameworks. He/she will lead in the analysis and write up of results for publication in peer-reviewed journals. In addition, the postholder will lead on patient and public involvement activities with UASC.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Liaison with clinical services to promote and oversee the appropriate referral and recruitment of patients to research Aid identification of appropriate Trusts/wards etc. for recruitment of participants to research studies Identify potential participants according to specific protocols and guidelines Discuss participation in any of these studies with potential research participants and obtain informed consent Provide verbal and written information and support to research participants and their carers for the duration of their involvement in the research project and to assist participants with the completion of questionnaires as necessary Coordinate treatment, assessment and follow-up as necessary in accordance with research protocol
Job description
Job responsibilities
Liaison with clinical services to promote and oversee the appropriate referral and recruitment of patients to research Aid identification of appropriate Trusts/wards etc. for recruitment of participants to research studies Identify potential participants according to specific protocols and guidelines Discuss participation in any of these studies with potential research participants and obtain informed consent Provide verbal and written information and support to research participants and their carers for the duration of their involvement in the research project and to assist participants with the completion of questionnaires as necessary Coordinate treatment, assessment and follow-up as necessary in accordance with research protocol
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Post-graduate qualification, or equivalent research experience in psychology / public health/ epidemiology or closely cognate discipline (e.g. social science)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the design and delivery of health service evaluations including protocol development, data collection, analysis, write up and dissemination.
- Main authorship on qualitative or mixed methods research papers in a peer-reviewed journals
- Previous experience working within a multidisciplinary team, ideally with the NHS
- Previous experience conducting qualitative research (e.g., interviews and focus groups) with vulnerable/marginalised groups
- Experience presenting research findings to internal departments and external
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Qualitative research skills - data collection, data management data analysis and writing up research
- Good writing and communication skills - Demonstrable ability to communicate complex information to a range of audiences and through a variety of mediums with confidence, empathy and enthusiasm.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with marginalised and vulnerable young people and engage them in research
- Ability to receive, analyse and handle large volumes of complex, sensitive and highly confidential information.
- Ability to maintain accurate and up to date records
Attitude & disposition
Essential
- Able to work sensitively, flexibly, creatively, and cooperatively - contributing to the formulation and adjustment of plans and organising clinical, academic and service user involvement within those plans.
- Proven ability to work effectively as a team member as well as working alone
- Highly motivated with the ability to influence and inspire others
- Ability to work on own initiative with limited supervision and to take decisions independently when necessary; committed to getting tasks done
- Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training (if necessary)
- Reliable
- Attention to detail
Other
Essential
- Able to travel across the region independently
- Able to start as soon as possible
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Post-graduate qualification, or equivalent research experience in psychology / public health/ epidemiology or closely cognate discipline (e.g. social science)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the design and delivery of health service evaluations including protocol development, data collection, analysis, write up and dissemination.
- Main authorship on qualitative or mixed methods research papers in a peer-reviewed journals
- Previous experience working within a multidisciplinary team, ideally with the NHS
- Previous experience conducting qualitative research (e.g., interviews and focus groups) with vulnerable/marginalised groups
- Experience presenting research findings to internal departments and external
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Qualitative research skills - data collection, data management data analysis and writing up research
- Good writing and communication skills - Demonstrable ability to communicate complex information to a range of audiences and through a variety of mediums with confidence, empathy and enthusiasm.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with marginalised and vulnerable young people and engage them in research
- Ability to receive, analyse and handle large volumes of complex, sensitive and highly confidential information.
- Ability to maintain accurate and up to date records
Attitude & disposition
Essential
- Able to work sensitively, flexibly, creatively, and cooperatively - contributing to the formulation and adjustment of plans and organising clinical, academic and service user involvement within those plans.
- Proven ability to work effectively as a team member as well as working alone
- Highly motivated with the ability to influence and inspire others
- Ability to work on own initiative with limited supervision and to take decisions independently when necessary; committed to getting tasks done
- Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training (if necessary)
- Reliable
- Attention to detail
Other
Essential
- Able to travel across the region independently
- Able to start as soon as possible
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
