Job summary
Applicants are invited for the position of Assistant Psychologist within the Department of Dermatology at the Royal Free Hospital. Multidisciplinary research and training programs serve to educate scientists and health professionals. Joint working accelerates the implementation of novel therapies as routine treatment.
This is a 24-month fixed term contract, funded by charitable funds. With training and under supervision from the research team, the post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a research project investigating the efficacy of a walk and talk intervention on patients with psoriasis. This will involve study set-up and coordination, recruitment and consenting of participants, data collection and statistical analysis. The post will also include additional shared duties relating to the administration of the psychology service and the Department of Dermatology as a whole. The post is based at the Royal Free Hospital Hampstead.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a research project investigating the representativeness, acceptability and ideal format of a Walk and Talk intervention for people with psoriasis.
This will involve study set-up and coordination, recruitment and consenting of participants, data collection and statistical analysis.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a research project investigating the representativeness, acceptability and ideal format of a Walk and Talk intervention for people with psoriasis.
This will involve study set-up and coordination, recruitment and consenting of participants, data collection and statistical analysis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a research project investigating the representativeness, acceptability and ideal format of a Walk and Talk intervention for people with psoriasis.
This will involve study set-up and coordination, recruitment and consenting of participants, data collection and statistical analysis.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in Psychology (Upper Second class or higher)
- Qualified to register as a graduate member of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further qualification in research skills, psychological assessment, or intervention
- GCP training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in research, interviewing and data.
- Experience of working in a mental health or similar clinical setting.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking psychological assessment
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in Psychology (Upper Second class or higher)
- Qualified to register as a graduate member of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further qualification in research skills, psychological assessment, or intervention
- GCP training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in research, interviewing and data.
- Experience of working in a mental health or similar clinical setting.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking psychological assessment
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
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).
