Applied Psychologist (trial manager)

Job overview

We are looking for a qualified applied psychologist to develop the next stage of our exciting low mood in learning disabilities study. The study is focussed on generating evidence and preparatory resources to support a large feasibility trial of a Low-Intensity low mood intervention for children and young people with learning disabilities.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical expertise and guidance for the study.

To manage aspects of the study including;

Establishing a multi-stakeholder advisory group

Contributing to the development of the Low-Intensity low mood manual together with national experts in the field, together with teaching and training materials and supervision resources

Supporting the running of the trial

Data analysis (qualitative and quantitative)

supporting the assistant psychologists in the research team

Supporting the submission of an NIHR funding application for the next phase

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academy’s Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

We require a confident and competent applied psychologist with doctoral level research experience to support the project to progress through this second phase, and to fully prepare for submission for future NIHR funding.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

The post is funded through the RCF for spending within the current financial year and therefore the successful candidate must be qualified to take up the post at application.

Additional contact details:

Dr Kellie Jacques, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor. Northumbria University [email protected]

Dr Markku Woods, Head of CYP Psychological trainings. Northumbria University

[email protected]