Assistant Psychologist (Research) - Horsham

Job Description

Assistant Psychologist (Research)

Fixed Term Contract

Location: Horsham  

Salary: £27,485 per annum FTE (£16,491 per annum pro rata)      

Hours: 22.5hrs per week                    

Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

MAIN PURPOSE:     

 

To assist the collation and analysis of clinical and outcome measurement data from Brainkind services nationwide and to develop group resource materials for use with adults with acquired brain injury or other neurological conditions. To support a range of relevant clinical initiatives and research projects with a view to publication.

 

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• To collate and analyse clinical and outcome data from all Brainkind services and to utilise this data to produce high quality internal and external reports.
• To assist the Clinical Director and clinical services team in conducting clinical audit and evaluation of Brainkind services.
• To develop project materials (including multimedia) for use in service development projects.
• To support the development of manuals and other resource materials (including multimedia) for use in the rehabilitation and support of adults with acquired brain injury or other neurological conditions.
• To edit resource materials and present them in accessible form.
• To support and facilitate research and innovation within Brainkind and the sharing of new approaches to rehabilitation and support.
• To assist with the research design, literature review, participant recruitment, and assessment, data entry and analysis and preparation of manuscripts for publication in a range of projects.

ABOUT YOU:

 

• Upper second class or first class honours degree in psychology
• Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Good knowledge of data analysis and statistical methods
• Experience in designing evaluation or research projects
• Experience of designing and handling databases
• Experience of using software for data analysis and visually presenting data (e. g. Excel, SPSS, R)
• High level of communication skills (written and verbal)
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with neurological conditions and disabilities, and the ability to interact with people with these needs
• Ability to manage multiple demands to meet agreed deadlines.

REWARDS:

 

You can look forward to excellent benefits including:

• A competitive salary of £27,485 per annum FTE (£16,491 per annum pro rata)
• 33 Days AL (Pro Rata)
• Buy/Sell up to 5 days AL each year
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Company Pension
• Group life assurance
• Eye voucher scheme
• Long service and staff awards

We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.

To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.

**Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. **

*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Salary

• Employment Indicator
• Regular

• Hiring Max Rate
• 16,491 GBP