Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Knowledge
An understanding of severe mental health difficulties
- Knowledge
An ability to interact effectively with staff from all discipline
- Knowledge
Good data management practices
- Experience
Data analysis either quantitative or qualitative
- Experience
Contact with people with mental health difficulties and/or other disabilities.
- Qualifications
BSc(hons) Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent (e.g. post graduate conversion course accredited by the British Psychological Society course accredited by the British Psychological Society
- Qualifications
Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Societ
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
The Mouth Matters in Mental Health trial is an NIHR funded project involving an intervention using mental health support workers as link workers to improve dental visiting in people with severe mental illness (SMI). This is a multicentre randomised controlled trial evaluating an intervention for helping people with serious mental health difficulties (e.g. psychosis, bipolar mood swings) to find and attend a dentist, and through this improve their oral health.
The post starts in February 2027. The successful applicant will lead on recruitment and data collection for a trial. This will involve liaising with clinical teams, meeting potential participants, conducting clinical assessments (e.g. interviews, self-report measures) and managing data. The post-holder will receive clinical supervision and training from experienced clinical academics (e.g. Clinical Psychologists) working in the field of mental health research.
Main duties of the job
The Trust delivers a wide portfolio of high quality research and is supporting this important study. The Mouth Matters in Mental Health trial is a multicentre randomised controlled trial involving an intervention using mental health support workers as link workers to improve dental visiting in people with severe mental illness (SMI).
You must have at least a degree level qualification in a relevant discipline and knowledge of quantitative research designs including clinical trial designs with recruitment and retention targets. You will need to be competent in data collection and quantitative analysis. Experience of working collaboratively in clinical trial management with large multi-disciplinary research teams, and service users/relatives, clinicians and service providers, would be a definite advantage. We are looking for an energetic dynamic, self-directed and committed individual with an interest in becoming a key part of our research team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information about this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
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.
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This advert is for Research Support Assistance with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Support role role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term for 12 months). The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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