Psychology Assistant (Remote Sites)

Cardiff University ,
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
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Job Title: Psychology Assistant (Remote Sites) School / Directorate: School of Medicine Advert: Please note that this job is open to Cardiff University staff only Psychology Assistant (Remote Sites) Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences Cardiff University School of Medicine College of Biomedical and Life Sciences A position is available for a Psychology Assistant (Remote Sites) to work in the National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH). Working with partner sites across the UK, the primary responsibility will be to support the NCMH Remote Site Co-ordinator, providing professional advice and guidance on NCMH participant recruitment procedures processes and procedures to both internal and external customers. Assisting with the delivery of training to staff at these sites is an important component of this role. The delivery of training may require long distance travel and consecutive overnight stays away from home. The successful candidate will have a degree in Psychology (or equivalent) - minimum 2.1. Experience or working with individuals with a history of mental illness and neurodevelopmental disorders is highly desirable, as is experience of recruiting NHS patients into research studies. We aim to recruit forward and outward-facing, motivated, passionate individuals who will stimulate new thinking with progressive and inclusive approaches. We are committed to employing people who will bring difference in background, approach, identity and experiences. This post is full time (35 hours per week), available from 1st August 2020 and is fixed term until 31st March 2021. Salary: 22,417 - 26,715 per annum (Grade 4) Closing date: Monday, 22 June 2020 Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. Post Reference Number: 9917BR Job Description: Job Purpose Support the University, and in particular the National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH), carrying out supporting work, providing advice, guidance and support, and leading projects within this area. Duties and Responsibilities Key Duties Support the Remote Site Co-ordinator with providing professional advice and guidance on the NCMH participant recruitment procedures processes and procedures to internal and external customers, using judgement and creativity to suggest the most appropriate course of action where appropriate, and ensuring understanding of complex and conceptual issues. Support the Remote Site Co-ordinator to ensure that the provision of the NCMH participant recruitment is delivered to the institution, proactively changing the delivery according to customer requirements. Under the guidance of the Remote Site Co-ordinator, establish working relationships with key contacts, developing appropriate communication links with the University's Schools/Directorates and outside bodies as required. Assist with the delivery of training within NCMH remote site set up. Delivery of study support staff training may require long distance travel/driving and may involve consecutive overnight stays away from home. To work flexibly as part of a team to achieve the study objectives, adapting to new procedures, taking on new tasks consistent with the role, and facilitating the development of the study. To participate in the regular team meetings by presenting progress updates (including, for example, training activities, problems encountered) and contributing ideas to the recruitment strategy. Undertake a variety of administrative duties to support the NCMH team and the Division. General Duties Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties. Abide by University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity. Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role. Salary Range Max.: 26,715 Grade: Grade 4 Salary Range Min.: 22,417 Job Category: Health, Medical & Dental, Technical Additional Information: IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria It is School of Medicine's policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide

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