Job summary
- Main area
- Forensic Mental Health Research
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 437-5853200-A
- Employer
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- HMP Wealstun & HMP LIndholme
- Town
- Wetherby
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Research Assistant Psychologist (Yorkshire Region)
Band 4
Job overview
The National Institute for Health 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.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See 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 criteria
- Good Honours Degree in Psychology (2i or above), or in a cognate discipline (e.g. joint honours with psychology).
Desirable criteria
- Master’s in psychology or a relevant field
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of conducting quantitative research (including data analysis and writing up)
- Experience of working with people with severe mental health problems
Desirable criteria
- 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 criteria
- Computer Literacy – advanced skills in databases, spreadsheets and word processing packages
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paula Duxbury
- Job title
- Study Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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