Randomised Controlled Trial Independent Assessor

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

An excellent contributory pension

38 days annual leave

Comprehensive childcare services

Family leave schemes

Discounted bus travel

Season Ticket travel loans

Membership to social and sports clubs

Job summary

University of Oxford invites a part-time researcher to conduct independent assessments for participants in the internet Cognitive Therapy for Prolonged Grief Disorder (iCT-PG) trial. The role involves structured clinical assessments, risk monitoring, and clear documentation, with supervision sessions.

Applicants should hold a first degree and have relevant NHS clinical/research experience, bereavement research experience, and protocol-based interview skills.

Qualifications

• First degree + experience in bereavement research and clinical mental health.
• Experience in NHS clinical and research environments.
• Experience following and adapting protocols and selecting appropriate experimental methodologies.
• Experience conducting interviews to protocol-based training materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent assessments for participants in the iCT-PG trial.
• Monitor risk and escalate as needed to on-call clinicians.
• Record and document assessments clearly; participate in supervision sessions.

Skills

Bereavement research

Clinical mental health

Interviews to protocol

NHS experience

Excellent communication

Education

First degree

Job description

Department of Experimental Psychology, Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road

University of Oxford

Department of Experimental Psychology

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The successful applicant will provide independent assessments for participants in the internet Cognitive Therapy for Prolonged Grief Disorder (iCT-PG) randomised controlled trial. They will interact with and conduct structured clinical assessments with eligible participants to follow research protocol, monitor risk and upscale where necessary to on call clinicians. They will recording and provide clear documentation of the assessments and attend supervision sessions.

The post is part-time working variable hours, usually every three months and is fixed term for 18 months.

Applicants should hold a first degree, together with some relevant experience in bereavement research and clinical mental health, alongside relevant NHS clinical and research experience. They will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within an established research programme along with experience of following and adapting protocols and selecting appropriate experimental methodologies. Experience of conducting interviews to protocol-based training materials is also required along with excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate sensitively.

What We Offer

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity, and to being an inclusive institution where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 9th September and only applications received by this date will be considered.