Job summary
The post holder will work as a member of the RADAR research team led by Dr Joanna Moncrieff. The original Radar study was a NIHR programme grant and involved people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or psychosis and consisted of a randomised trial that was conducted at 19 different sites in the UK.
The trial compared the benefits and harms of a supported programme of antipsychotic reduction versus maintenance treatment and originally lasted for 2 years. The intervention (antipsychotic reduction programme) has now finished. The current project is a further follow-up assessment of the participants enrolled in the original trial that will take place between 4 and 7 years after enrolment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved in a range of protocol-based research activities with research participants which include, but are not limited to; recruitment (through contacting participants who were enrolled in the original trial), conducting face-to-face assessments, data collection, data entry and updating and securely maintaining participant files.
The post holder will support the study coordinator with the day-to-day operations of the research and contribute to the administrative aspects of the research governance processes.
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436).
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Excellent IT skills, experience using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power point, and Excel, SPSS.
- BSc degree in relevant subject/discipline.
Desirable
- MSc degree in relevant subject/discipline
- GCP training in last 2 years
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
- APrPrevious experience of working in the NHS or other large organisation
Desirable
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary research teams.
- Experience of collecting standardised quantitative and qualitative data
Knowledge/Skill
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal).
- Good understanding of research trial methodology
- Use of standardised assessments
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships
- Ability to use own initiative when working independently and also to be able to work effectively as a member of a team.
Desirable
- Quantitative and qualitative research skills
- Knowledge of the NHS Research Governance framework
Other
Essential
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Excellent IT skills, experience using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power point, and Excel, SPSS.
- BSc degree in relevant subject/discipline.
Desirable
- MSc degree in relevant subject/discipline
- GCP training in last 2 years
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
- APrPrevious experience of working in the NHS or other large organisation
Desirable
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary research teams.
- Experience of collecting standardised quantitative and qualitative data
Knowledge/Skill
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal).
- Good understanding of research trial methodology
- Use of standardised assessments
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships
- Ability to use own initiative when working independently and also to be able to work effectively as a member of a team.
Desirable
- Quantitative and qualitative research skills
- Knowledge of the NHS Research Governance framework
Other
Essential
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
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).
