1. Can you tell us a bit about your educational background in psychology and how it has prepared you for this role? Can you tell us a bit about your educational background in psychology and how it has prepared you for this role?
2. What motivated you to apply for this Research Assistant Psychologist position, specifically within the context of psycho-oncology? What motivated you to apply for this Research Assistant Psychologist position, specifically within the context of psycho-oncology?
3. How do you see this role contributing to your long-term career goals in psychology or research? How do you see this role contributing to your long-term career goals in psychology or research?
4. Could you provide an example of a research project you were involved in during your studies, and what your specific contributions were? Could you provide an example of a research project you were involved in during your studies, and what your specific contributions were?
5. What IT skills do you possess that you believe will help you in managing data and administrative tasks for this research project? What IT skills do you possess that you believe will help you in managing data and administrative tasks for this research project?
6. The role will involve managing quantitative data collection and analysis. Can you discuss any previous experience you have with data management or analysis tools? The role will involve managing quantitative data collection and analysis. Can you discuss any previous experience you have with data management or analysis tools?
7. Effective communication with patients and NHS staff is crucial for this role. How would you approach communicating with patients who may be anxious or vulnerable? Effective communication with patients and NHS staff is crucial for this role. How would you approach communicating with patients who may be anxious or vulnerable?
8. Describe a time when you had to explain a complex concept or process to someone without a background in psychology. How did you ensure they understood? Describe a time when you had to explain a complex concept or process to someone without a background in psychology. How did you ensure they understood?
9. How do you prioritise tasks when coordinating multiple responsibilities within a project, especially when working across several sites? How do you prioritise tasks when coordinating multiple responsibilities within a project, especially when working across several sites?
10. Working as part of a team is essential for this role. Can you share an example of a successful team project and your role within it? Working as part of a team is essential for this role. Can you share an example of a successful team project and your role within it?
11. This role offers a degree of flexibility and autonomy. How do you manage your time effectively when working independently? This role offers a degree of flexibility and autonomy. How do you manage your time effectively when working independently?
12. What qualitative and quantitative research methods are you most familiar with, and how would you apply them in this project? What qualitative and quantitative research methods are you most familiar with, and how would you apply them in this project?
13. Ethical considerations are paramount in research involving human participants. How do you ensure ethical standards are upheld while conducting your research? Ethical considerations are paramount in research involving human participants. How do you ensure ethical standards are upheld while conducting your research?
14. What do you understand about the psycho-social impact of cancer on patients, specifically those with haematological malignancies? What do you understand about the psycho-social impact of cancer on patients, specifically those with haematological malignancies?
15. How would you approach gathering sensitive information from patients during semi-clinical interviews? How would you approach gathering sensitive information from patients during semi-clinical interviews?
16. Why is it important to encourage diverse applicants in a role like this, and how do you believe diversity can enhance the research outcomes? Why is it important to encourage diverse applicants in a role like this, and how do you believe diversity can enhance the research outcomes?
17. Can you share an example of how you have advocated for inclusivity or supported diverse perspectives in a previous role or project? Can you share an example of how you have advocated for inclusivity or supported diverse perspectives in a previous role or project?
18. What do you hope to learn and achieve during your time in this position? What do you hope to learn and achieve during your time in this position?
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