Assistant Psychologist/ Research AssistantinNorth ShieldsinNorth ShieldsPUBLISHED THU 27 MAR 2025
Opportunity to work on a significant NIHR funded study aimed at improving the experience of individuals living with persistent physical symptoms.
Collaboration with a diverse research team and key stakeholders including healthcare professionals, academic institutions, and community organizations.
Hands-on experience in community engagement, research project management, and various social science research methods.
Flexibility in working hours and travel, allowing for engagement with community members across central Northumberland.
Contribution to a well-respected NHS organization recognized for its innovation and quality of care, enhancing professional credibility.
Living in an area known for its clean air, affordable living, vibrant nightlife, and historical attractions, which contributes to a balanced lifestyle.
Supportive workplace culture focused on staff well-being in addition to patient care, fostering a positive working environment.
Join our compassionate team at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as an Assistant Psychologist/Research Assistant and play a vital role in a pioneering two-year co-production study. This exciting project, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, focuses on enhancing the lives of those in Northumberland living with persistent physical symptoms. As part of a dynamic research team, you'll help shape better support systems by engaging with local communities, academic organisations, and health stakeholders, ensuring that every voice is heard.
We’re looking for someone with a background in Psychology or a related field, who possesses a genuine passion for improving health and social care experiences. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to manage key research tasks, facilitate community engagement, and contribute to meaningful data collection and analysis. If you're ready to work flexibly and make a real difference while enjoying the clean air and vibrant lifestyle that Northumberland has to offer, we want to hear from you! Embrace the Northumbria Way—where staff wellbeing is as important as patient care. For more details, feel free to reach out to Dr Gail Dovey-Pearce via email or phone.
We’re looking for someone with a background in Psychology or a related field, who possesses a genuine passion for improving health and social care experiences. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to manage key research tasks, facilitate community engagement, and contribute to meaningful data collection and analysis. If you're ready to work flexibly and make a real difference while enjoying the clean air and vibrant lifestyle that Northumberland has to offer, we want to hear from you! Embrace the Northumbria Way—where staff wellbeing is as important as patient care. For more details, feel free to reach out to Dr Gail Dovey-Pearce via email or phone.
Opportunity to work on a significant NIHR funded study aimed at improving the experience of individuals living with persistent physical symptoms.
Collaboration with a diverse research team and key stakeholders including healthcare professionals, academic institutions, and community organizations.
Hands-on experience in community engagement, research project management, and various social science research methods.
Flexibility in working hours and travel, allowing for engagement with community members across central Northumberland.
Contribution to a well-respected NHS organization recognized for its innovation and quality of care, enhancing professional credibility.
Living in an area known for its clean air, affordable living, vibrant nightlife, and historical attractions, which contributes to a balanced lifestyle.
Supportive workplace culture focused on staff well-being in addition to patient care, fostering a positive working environment.
Working with an experienced research team, the post-holder will have a central role in delivering a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded, two-year, co-production study, of the experience of people in Northumberland living with persistent physical symptoms (PPS).
The study is being hosted by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust in partnership with Northumbria University and Healthwatch Northumberland.
The study aims to better understand the complex and contextual aspects of PPS, and draw on multiple sources of expertise to improve available support and the way services work together. Key stakeholders engaged in this study include primary and secondary care, commissioning bodies, local authority, voluntary sector and academic organisations.
We require a research assistant with demonstrated interest and skills in community engagement and involvement, project delivery , relevant social science research methods, and an appreciation of the health and social care context.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable amount of applicants is reached.
The post holder will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of this project. The post holder will be involved in setting up the research project and will assume day-to-day responsibility for managing the research tasks and activities assigned to them. The post holder will centrally support the team with data collection, collation, interpretation and dissemination tasks.
The successful candidate will have a relevant degree in a Psychology or other relevant health or social science, with evidence of interest and experience in relevant research methods and psychological and social phenomena.
There is an expectation that the post-holder will be prepared and able to work flexibly and travel as required, to attend local and regional events, based around the needs and preferences of community members across central Northumberland.
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality – opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn’t, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read ‘applicant guidance notes’ before submitting your application.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Gail Dovey-Pearce Job title: Head of Health Psychology Email address: Telephone number:
The study is being hosted by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust in partnership with Northumbria University and Healthwatch Northumberland.
The study aims to better understand the complex and contextual aspects of PPS, and draw on multiple sources of expertise to improve available support and the way services work together. Key stakeholders engaged in this study include primary and secondary care, commissioning bodies, local authority, voluntary sector and academic organisations.
We require a research assistant with demonstrated interest and skills in community engagement and involvement, project delivery , relevant social science research methods, and an appreciation of the health and social care context.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable amount of applicants is reached.
The post holder will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of this project. The post holder will be involved in setting up the research project and will assume day-to-day responsibility for managing the research tasks and activities assigned to them. The post holder will centrally support the team with data collection, collation, interpretation and dissemination tasks.
The successful candidate will have a relevant degree in a Psychology or other relevant health or social science, with evidence of interest and experience in relevant research methods and psychological and social phenomena.
There is an expectation that the post-holder will be prepared and able to work flexibly and travel as required, to attend local and regional events, based around the needs and preferences of community members across central Northumberland.
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality – opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn’t, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read ‘applicant guidance notes’ before submitting your application.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Gail Dovey-Pearce Job title: Head of Health Psychology Email address: Telephone number:
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To work as an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant in the UK, you will typically need a combination of educational qualifications, relevant skills, and practical experiences. Here are the key skills and qualifications that are generally required for these roles:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Degree in Psychology: A bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field is usually essential. For more competitive positions, a Master's degree in psychology or a related area can be advantageous.
2. Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC): To pursue further studies or qualify for many psychology-related roles, having GBC from the British Psychological Society (BPS) is important.
Relevant Skills:
1. Research Skills: Proficiency in research methodologies, including both qualitative and quantitative research, is crucial. This includes designing studies, collecting data, and analyzing results.
2. Statistical Knowledge: Familiarity with statistical analysis and software packages (e.g., SPSS, R, or Python) is often required for data analysis.
3. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for reporting findings, writing research papers, and facilitating discussions with team members and participants.
4. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting, with an understanding of ethical considerations in psychology, especially when working with vulnerable populations.
5. Organizational Skills: Effective time management and organizational abilities to handle multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain detailed records.
6. Critical Thinking: The ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and think critically about research findings and methodologies.
7. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and relating to the experiences of individuals, particularly if interacting with patients in clinical settings.
8. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy is important in data collection, report writing, and adherence to research protocols.
9. Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with software for data collection (e.g., online survey tools) and databases for managing research data.
Practical Experience:
1. Relevant Work Experience: Volunteering, internships, or work experience in psychology-related fields (e.g., mental health services, research projects, healthcare settings) can be very beneficial.
2. Research Projects: Participation in academic or professional research projects can enhance your applications, showing firsthand experience with various research methodologies.
3. Continuing Professional Development: Engaging in workshops, training, and learning about new methodologies in psychology can keep your skills updated.
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