Research Assistant

Clinical Professions

Full Time, 12 Months Fixed Term

We are pleased to invite applications for a Research Assistant on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology to undertake research, audit and administration related to Clinical Psychology Course innovation and expansion. In the past 3 years significant expansion and change has occurred nationally in the field of clinical psychology training which requires evaluation to improve training delivery and develop the evidence base for effective clinical competence development in online and off-line training delivery.

The post holder will co-design and conduct research evaluations and audits to support the development of clinical training innovations related to; clinician recruitment, clinical supervision, curriculum design, teaching delivery, assessment of clinical, academic and research competences, diversity and inclusion.

The post holder will be required (under supervision) to; undertake the design and running of research and evaluations, set up stakeholder meetings, organise participant recruitment, recording and analysing data, searching relevant literature and writing up results.

This post is newly created and would suit an organised individual, with initiative, who holds a degree in Psychology, alongside and interest and competence in basic qualitative and quantitative research methods.

In 2022 the RHUL DClinPsy Programme had 56 commissioned places per cohort through its contract with the HEE. This is a really exciting time for clinical psychology, with another substantial expansion of training, and the post offers an opportunity to support development of clinical training in line with current and future NHS priorities. The RHUL DClinPsy is a large well-respected training programme with an existing BABCP CBT pathway and a planned Systemic pathway. The post-holder will join an innovative and supportive team of 18 clinical-academic staff with a range of expertise across child, adult, learning disability, health, older-adult and neuropsychology specialities.

The course sits within a vibrant Psychology Department, internationally recognised for world-class research and teaching - ranked 3rd in the UK for research in the last REF and with very strong ratings from our students for teaching (UK NSS). The Department has excellent facilities, including MRI, EEG, TMS, eye trackers, behavioural testing suites, and social and infant observation labs, as well as strong links with clinical organisations, government, industry, and charity affiliations. We are proud of our atmosphere of strong collegiality in the department, and we are highly committed to principles of equity and diversity.

This full-time post is offered on a 12-month fixed term contract. We offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package with generous annual leave and staff development opportunities.

The posts are based in Egham, where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. A mix of working from home and working in the department is offered if desired. Information about our existing research and teaching programmes can be found here: http://www.rhul.ac.uk/psychology/home.aspx.

Informal enquiries regarding these posts can be directed to the DClinPsy Course Director, Professor Helen Pote email: h.pote@rhul.ac.uk.

To view further details of this post and to apply please visit https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk. For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.

Please quote the reference: 0223-079

Closing Date: 23:59, 13 March 2023

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please note that it will not be possible for the College to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates as this role does not fall into one of the standard occupational codes deemed eligible for sponsorship by UK Visas and Immigration. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the College, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.