Research Assistant Psychologist (PROSPECT - NW AREA)

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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Job summary

You must have been in the UK for 12 months prior to applying for this post and be able to provide a 6 year address history to be able to complete the prison clearance.

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is now established as a part of the Government's strategy, 'Best Research for Best Health'. It is committed to establishing the NHS as an internationally recognised centre of research excellence through supporting outstanding individuals, working in world-class facilities, conducting leading-edge research focused on the needs of patients and the public. The NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) fund ambitious, collaborative, multidisciplinary programmes of applied research to solve health and social care challenges which have clear and identifiable patient benefits.

The PROSPECT study is funded by an NIHR (PGfAR) to enhance access to Cognitive Behavioural Suicide Prevention (CBSP) therapy for suicidal men detained in prison, and to evaluate its clinical and cost effectiveness. The lead investigator of the PROSPECT study is Dr Dan Pratt.

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of this post is to recruit participants into the PROSPECT trial and conduct pre-treatment and post-treatment assessments of participants for the evaluation of CBSP therapy for suicidal men detained in prison. It is anticipated that follow-up assessments will take place in prison, but there may be occasions when follow-up assessments will be completed in appropriate locations in the community.

The post holder will receive personal training in managing suicide risk, conducting quantitative psychological assessments and qualitative methods and analysis, as appropriate. They will benefit from regular supervision from a Clinical Psychologist. The researcher will be expected to regularly produce summary progress reports for the research team and service user groups, and present preliminary findings to relevant meetings.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Date posted

16 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

437-5327477

Job locations

HMP Garth and HMP Wymott

Ulnes Walton

Leyland, PRESTON

PR26 8NE


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Good Honours Degree in Psychology (2i or above), or in a cognate discipline (e.g. joint honours with psychology).

Desirable

  • Master's in psychology or a relevant field

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of conducting quantitative research (including data analysis and writing up)
  • Experience of working with people with severe mental health problems

Desirable

  • Experience of working with suicidal clients and knowledge of risk protocols
  • Experience of undertaking research activities in prisons or other secure settings
  • Experience of conducting qualitative research (interviewing and/or focus groups, analysis and writing up), or potential to develop such skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Computer Literacy - advanced skills in databases, spreadsheets and word processing packages

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to organise own day to day tasks and activities
  • Ability to work with weekly supervision, using initiative
  • Ability to make decisions
  • Ability to tolerate interpersonally demanding situations
  • Ability to act assertively in potentially stressful situations

Other Requirements

Essential

  • The job holder must be assessed by Occupational Health as having a level of fitness to carry out duties/tasks after reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 have been made.
  • Be able to travel between research sites and the University of Manchester
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Good Honours Degree in Psychology (2i or above), or in a cognate discipline (e.g. joint honours with psychology).

Desirable

  • Master's in psychology or a relevant field

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of conducting quantitative research (including data analysis and writing up)
  • Experience of working with people with severe mental health problems

Desirable

  • Experience of working with suicidal clients and knowledge of risk protocols
  • Experience of undertaking research activities in prisons or other secure settings
  • Experience of conducting qualitative research (interviewing and/or focus groups, analysis and writing up), or potential to develop such skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Computer Literacy - advanced skills in databases, spreadsheets and word processing packages

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to organise own day to day tasks and activities
  • Ability to work with weekly supervision, using initiative
  • Ability to make decisions
  • Ability to tolerate interpersonally demanding situations
  • Ability to act assertively in potentially stressful situations

Other Requirements

Essential

  • The job holder must be assessed by Occupational Health as having a level of fitness to carry out duties/tasks after reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 have been made.
  • Be able to travel between research sites and the University of Manchester

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

HMP Garth and HMP Wymott

Ulnes Walton

Leyland, PRESTON

PR26 8NE


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

HMP Garth and HMP Wymott

Ulnes Walton

Leyland, PRESTON

PR26 8NE


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Trial Manager

Caroline Hendricks

caroline.stevenson@manchester.ac.uk

Date posted

16 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

437-5327477

Job locations

HMP Garth and HMP Wymott

Ulnes Walton

Leyland, PRESTON

PR26 8NE


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