Research Assistant: Psychosis Trials & Access Support

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Research Assistant to support two trials in the Hub for Advancing Research in Psychosis. The post is full time for 20 months on a fixed term basis, split 50/50 between the EASE Trial and the Mouth Matters study.

You will recruit eligible participants, perform assessments, obtain consent, and conduct baseline and follow-up visits. Administrative duties include accurate documentation, updating clinical records and databases.

Qualifications

• Good first degree in Psychology (2:1) required.
• Experience as Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant is desirable.
• Interest in psychosis, trauma or other serious mental health issues.
• Knowledge of audit, research design and data management essential.
• Experience with structured psychiatric interviews advantageous.
• Experience recruiting participants from diverse communities beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Recruit eligible participants for the trials and conduct assessments to confirm eligibility.
• Perform baseline and follow-up assessments using validated measures.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation, update clinical records and databases.
• Travel to NHS settings and participants' homes; lone working within risk protocol.
• Promote the study, take informed consent, and follow the protocol to avoid unblinding.
• Input data and manage diary/workload, with supervision and support for wellbeing.

Skills

Psychology degree

Research Assistant experience

Trauma/psychosis interest

Audit knowledge

Research design

Data management

Structured psychiatric interview

Diverse recruitment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Research Assistant to support two trials in the Hub for Advancing Research in Psychosis. The post is full time for 20 months on a fixed term basis, split 50/50 between the EASE Trial and the Mouth Matters study.

You will recruit eligible participants, perform assessments, obtain consent, and conduct baseline and follow-up visits. Administrative duties include accurate documentation, updating clinical records and databases.