Research Psychologist Bath, England
Job description
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Memory Clinics To undertake assessment of the cognitive function of patients attending the RICE centre, particularly within the RICE Memory Clinics under the supervision of the RICE clinical team. To assist the RICE research team in projects involving various aspects of ageing, age-related memory changes and dementia, and other research projects. This includes home visits so access to own transport is essential. To carry out the necessary administration duties required by the RICE centre to support its efficient running.
To keep up-to-date with relevant developments in the assessment of cognitive function and the management of patients with memory problems and dementia. To attend departmental meetings and other meetings as relevant including Investigator Meetings. To liaise with other centres including hospitals and general practices on project work and to act as an ambassador for the RICE centre. To be familiar with and work to all the Standard Operating Procedures and assist in ensuring that they are kept up to date.
PROFESSIONAL & EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible to the Senior Research Psychologist. In addition, you will have regular educational supervision from the research and medical director. The post holder will also work with the Pharmaceutical company representatives and to communicate with General Practitioners and other health service and related personnel. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES All employees are required to carry out other such duties as may reasonably be required for the smooth running of the RICE centre.
This may include some out of hours working to be agreed on an individual basis. PROFESSIONAL & EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Abide by all legal and statutory regulations relating to practice. Comply with the legal requirements and rights of the individual according to Mental Health legislation. Be familiar with all RICE policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and comply with these at all times, and assist in ensuring the SOPs are kept up to date.
Help to ensure that patients and carers are as fully informed as possible about their illnesses and benefits to which they are entitled. Assist in setting up and running Carers Courses, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Living Well with Dementia groups. Promote the work of RICE to visitors, including other health professionals and members of the public, and represent RICE at external functions. Take responsibility for on-going personal development and education, in particular regarding the clinical areas of work at RICE.
Share skills and contribute to training of new staff. Contribute to educational sessions, e.g. Journal Club.
