Engagement in meaningful work, Contributing to projects that directly impact the health and safety of military personnel enhances job satisfaction and purpose.
Varied and dynamic role, The position includes diverse tasks from research to consultancy, ensuring that no two days are the same and promoting continuous learning.
Opportunities for professional development, The chance to collaborate with experienced professionals and access training in software like SPSS and NVivo facilitates skill enhancement.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, Working alongside scientists and medical professionals allows for a rich exchange of ideas and insights, enhancing professional growth.
Exposure to high-level stakeholders, Engaging with senior military and civilian personnel provides valuable networking opportunities and insights into the workings of the MOD.
Potential for travel and unique experiences, Occasional travel within the UK and overseas offers the chance to work in varied environments and experience different cultures.
Inclusive and flexible work environment, The MOD promotes an open workspace that values diversity and encourages collaboration across various job roles.
Exciting Opportunity for Graduate Psychologists in Kent with the Ministry of Defence!
Are you a recent psychology graduate looking to make a real difference? Join our dynamic Human Factors Group at the Institute of Naval Medicine in Kent, where your skills will directly impact the well-being of our Armed Forces. We welcome enthusiastic individuals, especially women and carers, to explore a role that combines research, consultancy, and collaboration in a lively, supportive environment. You’ll be part of a dedicated team tackling fascinating challenges, from stress management and safety culture to examining cognitive performance and fatigue.
In this role, you will have the chance to conduct meaningful research, create insightful surveys, and engage in thought-provoking workshops. Your analytical skills will shine as you explore and interpret data, with training provided in essential tools like Excel and SPSS. Not only will you work independently and as part of a team, but you'll also connect with a range of stakeholders, including senior military personnel. This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, develop, and enjoy the satisfaction of contributing to a noble cause. With flexible working arrangements and pathways for progression within the Civil Service, this role could be your perfect fit!
Engagement in meaningful work, Contributing to projects that directly impact the health and safety of military personnel enhances job satisfaction and purpose.
Varied and dynamic role, The position includes diverse tasks from research to consultancy, ensuring that no two days are the same and promoting continuous learning.
Opportunities for professional development, The chance to collaborate with experienced professionals and access training in software like SPSS and NVivo facilitates skill enhancement.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, Working alongside scientists and medical professionals allows for a rich exchange of ideas and insights, enhancing professional growth.
Exposure to high-level stakeholders, Engaging with senior military and civilian personnel provides valuable networking opportunities and insights into the workings of the MOD.
Potential for travel and unique experiences, Occasional travel within the UK and overseas offers the chance to work in varied environments and experience different cultures.
Inclusive and flexible work environment, The MOD promotes an open workspace that values diversity and encourages collaboration across various job roles.
Institute of Naval Medicine
Crescent Road
Alverstoke
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 2DL
Job Summary
If you would like to perform varied and valued work as a Graduate Psychologist in a post this could be the job for you. The vacancy is within the Human Factors Group which is a small multi-disciplinary team providing the Royal Navy and wider Ministry of Defence (MOD) with applied research and evidence-based consultancy in psychology and ergonomics. Recent Human Factors psychology projects include stress management in the workplace, subject matter expert support to accident investigations, fatigue management, health surveillance and safety measurement. The post would suit someone with an interest and experience in occupational psychology, health psychology, applied research or human factors. In particular those with interest and experience in cognitive measures of performance, psychophysiology, memory and cognition, and safety culture. Experience could have been gained as part of a degree qualification.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
Specific tasks may include but are not limited to:
In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.
Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.
The Institute of Naval Medicine is the Naval Service’s Centre of Excellence, bringing together scientists and medical professionals to improve the health of the UK Armed Forces. The unique opportunities offered within are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Command’s role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future.
Navy Command provides an open, flexible, and inclusive work environment where civil servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in areas ranging from: finance; legal services; personnel and HR; project planning and managing contracts, to media and communications.
Specific Tasks May Include But Are Not Limited To
In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.
Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.
The Institute of Naval Medicine is the Naval Service’s Centre of Excellence, bringing together scientists and medical professionals to improve the health of the UK Armed Forces. The unique opportunities offered within are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Command’s role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future.
Navy Command provides an open, flexible, and inclusive work environment where civil servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in areas ranging from: finance; legal services; personnel and HR; project planning and managing contracts, to media and communications.
Person specification
It is essential that you have, or achieve this academic year, an undergraduate honours degree in psychology (2:1 minimum), accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
There is no fixed start date for the post, but the successful candidate will be expected to take up post as soon as possible following the completion of pre-employment checks and security vetting.
The successful candidate must have a thorough and accurate approach to work with good attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and an ability to meet deadlines.
The successful candidate must join the BPS once in
Crescent Road
Alverstoke
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 2DL
Job Summary
If you would like to perform varied and valued work as a Graduate Psychologist in a post this could be the job for you. The vacancy is within the Human Factors Group which is a small multi-disciplinary team providing the Royal Navy and wider Ministry of Defence (MOD) with applied research and evidence-based consultancy in psychology and ergonomics. Recent Human Factors psychology projects include stress management in the workplace, subject matter expert support to accident investigations, fatigue management, health surveillance and safety measurement. The post would suit someone with an interest and experience in occupational psychology, health psychology, applied research or human factors. In particular those with interest and experience in cognitive measures of performance, psychophysiology, memory and cognition, and safety culture. Experience could have been gained as part of a degree qualification.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
Specific tasks may include but are not limited to:
- Sourcing and critically reviewing relevant literature to provide subject matter expertise in areas such as fatigue, stress, decision making, attention, memory, and research design.
- Creating and administering surveys to collect data on topics such as working conditions, risk of stress, and safety behaviour.
- Analysing quantitative and qualitative data using Excel, SPSS and NVivo (training in these software packages will be available).
- Facilitating focus groups, delivering workshops, and conducting interviews.
- Writing research reports, academic papers, and letters for customers.
- Helping to design innovative research and prepare protocols for scientific and ethical review.
In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.
Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.
The Institute of Naval Medicine is the Naval Service’s Centre of Excellence, bringing together scientists and medical professionals to improve the health of the UK Armed Forces. The unique opportunities offered within are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Command’s role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future.
Navy Command provides an open, flexible, and inclusive work environment where civil servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in areas ranging from: finance; legal services; personnel and HR; project planning and managing contracts, to media and communications.
Specific Tasks May Include But Are Not Limited To
- Sourcing and critically reviewing relevant literature to provide subject matter expertise in areas such as fatigue, stress, decision making, attention, memory, and research design.
- Creating and administering surveys to collect data on topics such as working conditions, risk of stress, and safety behaviour.
- Analysing quantitative and qualitative data using Excel, SPSS and NVivo (training in these software packages will be available).
- Facilitating focus groups, delivering workshops, and conducting interviews.
- Writing research reports, academic papers, and letters for customers.
- Helping to design innovative research and prepare protocols for scientific and ethical review.
In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.
Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.
The Institute of Naval Medicine is the Naval Service’s Centre of Excellence, bringing together scientists and medical professionals to improve the health of the UK Armed Forces. The unique opportunities offered within are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Command’s role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future.
Navy Command provides an open, flexible, and inclusive work environment where civil servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in areas ranging from: finance; legal services; personnel and HR; project planning and managing contracts, to media and communications.
Person specification
It is essential that you have, or achieve this academic year, an undergraduate honours degree in psychology (2:1 minimum), accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
There is no fixed start date for the post, but the successful candidate will be expected to take up post as soon as possible following the completion of pre-employment checks and security vetting.
The successful candidate must have a thorough and accurate approach to work with good attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and an ability to meet deadlines.
The successful candidate must join the BPS once in
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