Post Doctoral Research Associate

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Craigavon; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Clinical Health Psychologist to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in groundbreaking research on spinal cord injury rehabilitation, working alongside world leaders in the field. The successful candidate will utilize their expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods to contribute to significant studies that aim to improve patient outcomes. With a commitment to flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in clinical health psychology.

Benefits

NHS benefits

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing services

Inclusion and diversity promotion

Qualifications

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology or health psychology required.
• Strong research skills and experience in qualitative and quantitative methods.

Responsibilities

• Analyze focus groups and surveys related to spinal cord injury rehabilitation.
• Support the NSIC Psychology Team in funded research projects.

Skills

Research skills

Project management

Qualitative methodology

Statistical analysis (SPSS, R)

Understanding of psychological health needs

Education

Doctoral level training in clinical psychology or health psychology

Tools

Office 365

NVIVO

SPSS

Excel

Job description

Job summary

Main area: Clinical Health Psychology

Grade: Band 7 or 8A depending on research experience

Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term contract/Secondment: Renewable pending award renewal from external funder)

Hours: Part time, Home or remote working

Job ref: 434-C7058913-A

Employer: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Town: Aylesbury

Salary: £46,148 - £60,504 per annum pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Employer heading

Band 7 or 8A depending on research experience

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

• Provide specialist spinal services at our National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• Regional centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke, and cardiac services
• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ homes, community hospitals, and hubs

We are committed to flexible working and being a family-friendly, inclusive employer. For application assistance, contact [email protected] or call 01494 734868.

Job overview

This role offers the opportunity to work with world leaders in spinal cord injury research and contribute to an international study on rehabilitation outcomes. The candidate should have strong research skills and experience in qualitative and quantitative methods, project management, and supervision.

The candidate will support the NSIC Psychology Team in research funded by NIDILRR, led by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago. The project involves collaboration with international partners and NHS centres, with a scheduled duration until September 2028.

Main duties of the job

The post involves analysis of focus groups and surveys related to spinal cord injury rehabilitation, working under supervision of Dr. Jane Duff. Flexibility for occasional evening work and UK residency is required.

Working for our organisation

We offer flexible working, NHS benefits, health and wellbeing services, and promote inclusion and diversity. Our vision is to provide outstanding care and support healthy communities.

Proposed interview date: April 2025

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed responsibilities. Internal applicants may consider secondment with line manager support. Assistance for applicants with disabilities is available via [email protected]

Person specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, health psychology, or relevant PhD

Experience

• Research team or clinical trial experience
• NHS research experience
• Systematic literature reviews, conference presentations, publications
• Project management and organisational skills
• Understanding of psychological and physical health needs
• Research supervision experience
• Specialist knowledge of psychological theory related to spinal cord injury

Desirable

• Experience working with spinal cord injury patients or families

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Proficiency in Office 365, Teams, Forms
• Qualitative methodology, NVIVO, Thematic and Content Analysis
• Handling large quantitative data sets, statistical packages (Excel, SPSS, R)
• GCP training and ethical compliance
• Ability to meet deadlines, develop multimedia presentations, and liaise with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience with social media, website design, and research impact
• Autonomous working within supervision structures

Special circumstances

• Remote work with occasional travel to Stoke Mandeville Hospital
• Availability Tuesday or Wednesday, occasional evenings, UK residency

PPE requirements: COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations. Successful candidates will complete a Covid-19 risk assessment.