Job summary
ReMind UK is looking for a Research Psychologist to be part of our multi-disciplinary team working across a range of clinical and academic research activities at RICE.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working across a range of clinical and research activities at ReMind UK. you will work in the NHS contracted Memory Clinic help to identify and work with suitable patients for clinical trials, to develop ideas for research and to use the findings to help establish new treatments and inform best practice. The role combines clinical practice and research activities.
About us
ReMind UK (formerly RICE) leads and collaborates on essential researchand service deliveryto improve the health and find effective treatment for those impacted by dementia and other related conditions.
ReMind UK is a cutting-edge research and treatment centre located in Bath, working in both clinical trial and academic research. We are an independent charity focused on essential research and provide support for people with dementia and other conditions of older age, their families and carers; dedicated to improving the quality of life of everyone involved.Our contracted NHS Memory Clinic service and post diagnosis activities also provide support to patients, families and carers.
ReMind has recently undergone a major rebrand and was formerly RICE The Research Institute for the Care of Older people so you may see both names used in relation to this role and our wider activities during the phased transition.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities:
Memory Clinics
- Undertake assessment of the cognitive function of
patients attending the ReMind UK centre, particularly within the Memory Clinics
under the supervision of the clinical team.
- Assist the research team in projects involving
various aspects of ageing, age-related memory changes and dementia, and other research
projects. This includes home visits so access to own transport is essential.
- Carry out the necessary administration duties
required by the ReMind UK centre to support its efficient running.
- Keep up-to-date with relevant developments in the
assessment of cognitive function and the management of patients with memory
problems and dementia.
- Attend departmental meetings and other meetings
as relevant including Investigator Meetings.
- Liaise with other centres including hospitals and
general practices on project work and to act as an ambassador for ReMind.
- Be familiar with and work to all the Standard
Operating Procedures and assist in ensuring that they are kept up to date.
Professional & educational responsibilities:
On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible to
the Senior Research Psychologist. In
addition, you will have regular supervision from the Research and Medical Director.
The post holder will also work with the pharmaceutical company representatives
and communicate with General Practitioners and other health service and related
personnel.
Other responsibilities
All employees are required to carry out other
such duties as may reasonably be required for the smooth running of the ReMind
UK centre. This may include some out of hours working to be agreed on an
individual basis.
Professional
& educational responsibilities:
- Abide by all legal and statutory regulations
relating to practice.
- Comply with the legal requirements and rights of
the individual according to Mental Health legislation.
- Be familiar with all ReMind UK policies and
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and comply with these at all times and
assist in ensuring the SOPs are kept up to date.
- Help to ensure that patients and carers are as
fully informed as possible about their illnesses and benefits to which they are
entitled.
- Assist in setting up and running Carers Courses, Cognitive
Stimulation Therapy and Living Well with Dementia groups.
- Promote the work of ReMind UK to visitors,
including other health professionals and members of the public, and represent ReMind
UK at external functions.
- Take responsibility for on-going personal
development and education, in particular regarding the clinical areas of work
at ReMind UK.
- Share skills and contribute to training of new
staff.
- Contribute to educational sessions, e.g. Journal
Club.
Closing date for applications: Midnight Tuesday 16th July 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st July 2024
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Single Honours Degree in Psychology (1st class or 2.1) which is recognised by the British Psychological Society as conveying Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.
Desirable
- MRes/MSc in Research Methods
- OR
- MSc in Applied/Cognitive Neuropsychology OR MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of academic neuropsychology and neuropsychological research literature.
- Understanding of the biological basis of dementia and its progression.
- Detailed understanding of research methods and statistics.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: to work with patients and their families and carers, and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues within ReMind UK and externally, with researchers, clinicians and members of the public involved in research studies.
- The ability to work under the direct supervision of the research team, and to work independently to complete research tasks and activities.
- Good IT skills.
- Full UK driving licence and own transport insured for work use.
Desirable
- Experience of or working with individuals with dementia or other neurodegenerative conditions
- Experience of carrying out cognitive assessments and/or neuropsychological assessments
- Previous research experience in the area of neuropsychology and/or dementia
- Experience of working on clinical research trials (e.g. randomised control trials or other)
- Experience of documenting results, observations, decisions and actions and communicating these effectively across the multidisciplinary team.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
RICE
Address
The RICE Centre
Royal United Hospital
Bath
Somerset
BA1 3NG