Research Assistant – More-RESPECT Study London, England
Job description
About us
The UCL Division of Psychiatry is within the Faculty of Brain Sciences and a centre of excellence in Mental Health research. Our aim is to contribute to the improvement of mental health through research and education. We address clinical problems in order to achieve benefits for patients and public health, using insights from basic science. We also deliver innovative teaching, relevant to clinical practice, which is informed by our research.
We offer a post working on a ground-breaking trial of a sexual health intervention for people with significant mental health problems who use mental health services (the MoreRESPECT study). This is a group whose sexual and relationship well-being are very frequently overlooked. The MoreRESPECT multicentre trial, following a successful pilot study, aims to tackle this challenge through testing of co-produced intervention.
About the role
The successful postholder will have a Bachelors’ and preferably an MSc degree in which there is a focus on both clinical and research aspects of mental health. They will be organised and self-motivated, with great team-working and interpersonal skills, including communicating with utmost sensitivity about difficult topics. Main tasks will include recruiting trial participants from mental health services and assessing them with a range of clinical and social measures. The postholder will be part of a leading multicentre research team led by Prof Liz Hughes at Edinburgh Napier University, with Prof Sonia Johnson of UCL Division of Psychiatry as London lead.
Appointment details:
- The post is graded on the non-clinical research staff Pay Scale Grade 6B, the annual salary for which ranges from £35,702 to £37,548 (including London Allowance).
- The appointment is available from 1st July 2023 and is funded for 1 year in the first instance.
- Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About you
The postholder will publicise the MoreRESPECT study, work with clinicians and Trust research teams to recruit, and obtained informed consent from interested participants. They will carry out baseline and follow-up assessments, and will participate in training and a variety of research activities across the multicentre cross-disciplinary team working on the study.
Application process:
- A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
- Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
- Applications will be anonymised, therefore please ensure your personal statement is fully completed as the panel will not be able to see your CV or any supporting documents uploaded. Please also ensure to include your degree class within your personal statement if applicable.
- The advert will close on 13/06/2023 at 23:59 BST.
- The interview will be held on 26/06/2023.
Contact details:
- If you have any queries about the role, please contact Prof Sonia Johnson ([email protected]).
- If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact [email protected].
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
The full range of staff benefits can be found here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-benefits/staff-benefits
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
The Division of Psychiatry prides itself for operating in an all-inclusive environment. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and there is a commitment to advancing the careers of everyone, regardless of gender or role. We aim to provide a family friendly environment where both women and men feel able to take the time they need for family. The Athena SWAN Charter recognises commitment to advancing women's careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment in academia and the Division is delighted to have an Athena Swan Silver Award since 2022. All staff are invited to contribute to EDI initiatives within the Division to contribute to improving working conditions and opportunities for all. Mentoring is a crucial part of supporting career progression and mentoring schemes are available for staff in the Division.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/psychiatry/about/equality-diversity-and-inclusion
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
