Assistant Psychologist Research Worker | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in London is seeking two full-time Assistant Psychologist Research Workers for a year-long position focused on a peer-delivered psychological intervention in psychosis research. Candidates should have at least a 2:1 Psychology degree and experience in mental health settings. The role offers valuable training and collaboration within a professional team, along with competitive pay and benefits including flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous pay

Pensions

Career development opportunities

NHS discounts

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience working in mental health settings as a research or psychology assistant, preferably with severe mental health problems.
• Knowledge of research design, audit, and data analysis is essential.
• Experience with structured psychiatric interviews is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with SLaM services to raise the study profile and recruit participants.
• Conduct semi-structured interviews and assessments with people with psychosis.
• Data entry and management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

2:1 Psychology degree

Job description

'Let's Talk': Multisite RCT of a peer-delivered psychological intervention for internalised stigma in psychosis patients

Applications are invited for 2 Band 4 full-time Assistant Psychologist Research Worker (RW) posts for 1 year in the first instance (SLaM & IoPPN, KCL).

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new NIHR-funded RCT, 'Let's Talk'. Following a successful feasibility study (Pyle et al, 24), the trial will evaluate the benefits of a peer-delivered intervention to address internalised stigma in people with psychosis. It will take place across 4 sites: South and North-East London, Avon & Wiltshire, and Manchester. It brings together an international team of researchers in the psychosis field, led by Melissa Pyle & Tony Morrison at Manchester (lead site); the London site is led by Emmanuelle Peters. The intervention is adapted from the Honest, Open and Proud Programme (HOPP): To Erase the Stigma in Mental Illness, originally developed in the US.

You will be part of a local team of 2 RWs, 2 Peer-Supporters, a Clinical Psychologist, a Professor of Clinical Psychology, and a national team across sites. You will receive high-quality training in psychosis and stigma research, be trained in semi-structured psychosocial assessments, and have the opportunity to work on a trial that advances stigma research.

This advert may close early due to high application volume (potentially within 24 hours).

You will support and enhance the clinical research activities of the trial.

Your responsibilities include liaising with SLaM services to raise the study profile and recruit participants; conducting semi-structured interviews and assessments with people with psychosis reporting internalised stigma; data entry and management. Training will be provided in assessment measures, communication with people with psychosis, and data management procedures.

Applicants should have at least a 2:1 Psychology degree, experience working in mental health settings as a research or psychology assistant, preferably with severe mental health problems, and an interest in psychosis. Knowledge of research design, audit, and data analysis is essential. Experience with structured psychiatric interviews is advantageous.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required, along with the ability to meet deadlines, and flexibility and resilience. Travel across SLaM sites may be necessary for assessments.

You will be supervised weekly by a Clinical Psychologist and attend regular group supervision with other Research Workers. Collaboration with the London team, including researchers, clinicians, and experts-by-experience, is expected during monthly meetings.

The posts are initially for 1 year with a good chance of extension.

Working at SLaM offers valuable experience within a renowned mental health organization, along with benefits such as generous pay, pensions, leave, flexible working options, career development opportunities, car lease deals, accommodation options, NHS discounts, and other staff benefits. For more details, visit: https://www.slam.nhs.uk/media/421262/Working%20at%20SLaM.pdf

Further information on the role and responsibilities can be found in the detailed job description document.

People from under-represented backgrounds in Psychology are encouraged to apply. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality and diversity, striving to create an inclusive, welcoming environment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Jul 2025.