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1. To assist in the set-up and facilitation of the research project.2. To maintain and manage an external database of quantitative data, anonymise data, input data into the database and keep it up to date.3. To approach potential research participants using a variety of communication formats, in order to engage them in the research study.4. To carry out any relevant psychometric test materials and structured/ semi-structuredinterviews whilst ensuring the safety and comfort of participants and yourself.5. Where indicated, to follow-up research participants at agreed intervals.6. To be aware of the psychological/ emotional needs of research participants, responding and reporting appropriately.7. To ensure that research procedures (including consent processes and follow up) are carried out according to the approved protocol and the UK policy framework for health and social care research.8. To conduct reviews of electronic patient clinical notes, extracting and coding data for research purposes.9. To score relevant tests make data anonymous and enter data into the study database.10. To ensure safe storage of paper data.11. To help with the production of interim progress reports for the project funder and ethicscommittee.12. To help notify the local research governance committee of any ongoing changes to the project.13. To assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publications using the study data.14. To travel independently in order to engage the participation of others in the research (travel expenses will be reimbursed).15. The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties and responsibilities within the framework of the post.
Career Progression pathways and development opportunities:
We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties. For this role, we offer career pathways to further progtression as a researcher. In addition, we offer ongoing training and development in the field of psychosis research
The post holder will have a vital role in the delivery of a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded research project, GOTHIC2: A 3-arm multi-centre randomised placebo-controlled trial of glycopyrrolate or hyoscine hydrobromide for the treatment of clozapine-induced hypersalivation. The post holder will travel to mental health clinics throughout the region to discuss the GOTHIC2 trial with community mental health service users, and recruit patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia who are taking clozapine. The post holder may also collect data for the project in the clinic or participant's home, involving the CANTAB neurocognitive battery, PANSS and a range of other measures. Maintaining good working relationships with service users, carers, clinic staff will be key to the success of the project. The successful candidate should be organised, capable of independent work, with strong interpersonal skills and a good awareness of mental health difficulties. The post-holder will be based at Maudsley Hospital, working alongside a vibrant research team. The post holder will work collaboratively with, and be supported by, the study Co-Chief Investigator and SLAM PI (Prof MacCabe), the CI of the study (Dr Inti Qurashi, Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust), the Trial manager, (Julie Perry, Liverpool Clinical Trials Unit, University of Liverpool) and the GOTHIC2 study team, research and delivery staff and clinical services to assist with the successful delivery of the study.
1. To assist in the set-up and facilitation of the research project.2. To maintain and manage an external database of quantitative data3. To approach potential research participants using a variety of communication formats, to engage them in the research study.4. To carry out any relevant psychometric test materials and interviews whilst ensuring the safety and comfort of participants and yourself.5. Where indicated, to follow-up research participants at agreed intervals.6. To be aware of the psychological/ emotional needs of research participants, responding and reporting appropriately.7. To ensure that research procedures are carried out according to the approved protocol and the UK policy framework for health and social care research.8. To conduct reviews of electronic patient clinical notes, extracting and coding data for research purposes.9. To score relevant tests, anonymise and enter data into the study database.10. To ensure safe storage of paper data.11. To help with the production of interim progress reports for the project funder and ethicscommittee.12. To help notify the local research governance committee of any ongoing changes to the project.13. To assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publications using the study data.14. To travel independently to engage the participation of others in the research (travel expenses will be reimbursed).15. The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties and responsibilities within the framework of the post.
1. To assist in the set-up and facilitation of the research project.2. To maintain and manage an external database of quantitative data, anonymise data, input data into the database and keep it up to date.3. To approach potential research participants using a variety of communication formats, in order to engage them in the research study.4. To carry out any relevant psychometric test materials and structured/ semi-structuredinterviews whilst ensuring the safety and comfort of participants and yourself.5. Where indicated, to follow-up research participants at agreed intervals.6. To be aware of the psychological/ emotional needs of research participants, responding and reporting appropriately.7. To ensure that research procedures (including consent processes and follow up) are carried out according to the approved protocol and the UK policy framework for health and social care research.8. To conduct reviews of electronic patient clinical notes, extracting and coding data for research purposes.9. To score relevant tests make data anonymous and enter data into the study database.10. To ensure safe storage of paper data.11. To help with the production of interim progress reports for the project funder and ethicscommittee.12. To help notify the local research governance committee of any ongoing changes to the project.13. To assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publications using the study data.14. To travel independently in order to engage the participation of others in the research (travel expenses will be reimbursed).15. The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties and responsibilities within the framework of the post.
Career Progression pathways and development opportunities:
We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties. For this role, we offer career pathways to further progtression as a researcher. In addition, we offer ongoing training and development in the field of psychosis research
The post holder will have a vital role in the delivery of a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded research project, GOTHIC2: A 3-arm multi-centre randomised placebo-controlled trial of glycopyrrolate or hyoscine hydrobromide for the treatment of clozapine-induced hypersalivation. The post holder will travel to mental health clinics throughout the region to discuss the GOTHIC2 trial with community mental health service users, and recruit patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia who are taking clozapine. The post holder may also collect data for the project in the clinic or participant's home, involving the CANTAB neurocognitive battery, PANSS and a range of other measures. Maintaining good working relationships with service users, carers, clinic staff will be key to the success of the project. The successful candidate should be organised, capable of independent work, with strong interpersonal skills and a good awareness of mental health difficulties. The post-holder will be based at Maudsley Hospital, working alongside a vibrant research team. The post holder will work collaboratively with, and be supported by, the study Co-Chief Investigator and SLAM PI (Prof MacCabe), the CI of the study (Dr Inti Qurashi, Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust), the Trial manager, (Julie Perry, Liverpool Clinical Trials Unit, University of Liverpool) and the GOTHIC2 study team, research and delivery staff and clinical services to assist with the successful delivery of the study.
1. To assist in the set-up and facilitation of the research project.2. To maintain and manage an external database of quantitative data3. To approach potential research participants using a variety of communication formats, to engage them in the research study.4. To carry out any relevant psychometric test materials and interviews whilst ensuring the safety and comfort of participants and yourself.5. Where indicated, to follow-up research participants at agreed intervals.6. To be aware of the psychological/ emotional needs of research participants, responding and reporting appropriately.7. To ensure that research procedures are carried out according to the approved protocol and the UK policy framework for health and social care research.8. To conduct reviews of electronic patient clinical notes, extracting and coding data for research purposes.9. To score relevant tests, anonymise and enter data into the study database.10. To ensure safe storage of paper data.11. To help with the production of interim progress reports for the project funder and ethicscommittee.12. To help notify the local research governance committee of any ongoing changes to the project.13. To assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publications using the study data.14. To travel independently to engage the participation of others in the research (travel expenses will be reimbursed).15. The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties and responsibilities within the framework of the post.
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