About this role
Job summary
Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the STRAND study. The STRAND study will evaluate the psychometric properties of a new screening tool designed to identify ADHD in people with intellectual disabilities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work on all aspects of this study, from maintaining ethical approvals and compliance, collecting data, data analysis, and disseminating research findings through written reports, poster and verbal presentations at regional/national online/in person events and conferences. The role will involve travelling to research sites to raise awareness of the STRAND study, supporting clinicians to assess their patient caseload according to study inclusion and exclusion criteria, and facilitating the self-assessment of ADHD using the STRAND tool among identified patients.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description Job responsibilities
Project Design, Delivery, Management and Dissemination
Alongside the Trial Manager and Chief Investigator, assist in the delivery and day to day running of the STRAND project. This might involve record and file keeping, data entry, data collection, and training of colleagues with study processes and procedures.
Undertake data analysis, using qualitative and quantitative methodologies, using Excel spreadsheets, statistical approaches and dedicated software where appropriate.
Ensure that the project is completed within specified timeframes and to a high-quality standard, in line with agreed protocols.
Contribute to the dissemination of completed projects in a variety of formats, to include writing research publications for submission to peer reviewed journals, writing updates for project stakeholders, developing content for social media accounts, and plain English/Easy Read summaries for patient/carer stakeholders as required, and the provision of verbal presentations for meetings/conferences.
Identify quality improvement opportunities through analysis and understanding of data and information, reflection, and critical thinking.
Work with colleagues in the Quality Improvement (QI) and Practice, Audit & Clinical Effectiveness (PACE) Departments and multidisciplinary colleagues to establish publishable projects.
Communication and Relationships
Be able to adapt your verbal and written communication to be accessible to people with learning/intellectual disabilities.
Identify, establish, and maintain working relationships with the relevant colleagues and clinicians within the Trust and externally.
Devise email, website, and social media content to update relevant stakeholders of the STRAND study.
Identify, develop, and maintain effective collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders, to include clinicians, patients, carers, and organisations.
Participate in communication, including preparation and delivery of presentations, reports and newsletters or meetings detailing the work of the Research and Development Department
Governance Management
Maintain a strong and current working knowledge of developments regarding clinical research, its regulation and governance, Good Clinical Practice (NIHR), NHS functions and services.
Maintain a working knowledge of current legislation regarding Data Protection.
Continuous Professional Development
Continually update knowledge and understanding of the clinical populations served by the Trust.
Attend local and national events to remain up to date on field developments and promote the STRAND study.
Health and Safety
Health and Safety at Work In accordance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended) and other relevant Health and Safety legislation, staff have a duty to take responsible care to avoid injury to themselves and others by their work activities, to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees and to co-operate in meeting statutory requirements
Infection Control
All Trust staff will:
Act as a role model and champion for the highest standard of all aspects of infection prevention and control and implementation of all Infection Prevention and Control Trust polices and guidelines.
Demonstrate respect for the roles and endeavours of others, in implementing good standards of hand hygiene.
Value and recognise the ideas and contributions of colleagues in their endeavours to reduce the incidence of healthcare associated infection.
Equality and Diversity
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing an environment where all staff, service users and carers enjoy equality of access, provision, opportunity and outcomes. The Trust works to eliminate all forms of discrimination and recognise that this requires, not only a commitment to remove discrimination, but also action through positive policies to redress inequalities.
Providing equality of opportunity means understanding and appreciating the diversity of our staff, service users & carers and ensuring a supportive environment free from harassment. Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust actively encourages its staff to challenge discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for all.
Confidentiality
Employees must maintain confidentiality of staff, patients and Trust business and have a responsibility to comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018 and be aware of the Caldicott principles. If you are required to process information, you should do so in a fair and lawful way, ensuring accuracy is maintained. You should hold information only for the specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such a purpose. You should disclose information only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. Breaches of confidentiality in relation to information will result in disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Employees are expected to comply with all Trust policies and procedures and to work in accordance of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018. For those posts where there is management or supervision of other staff it is the responsibility of that employee to ensure that their staff receive appropriate training.
Standards of Business Conduct and Conflicts of Interest
The Trust has adopted a Standards of Conduct Policy, which reflects NHS Management Executive Guidelines. It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure that they act as a role model, by upholding the principle of a leading mental Trust. Staff should be informing their line manager if they are working for any other organisation to ensure that this Trust complies with the Working Time Regulations.
Information and Records Management
The post holder must be competent in using IT and have the relevant skills to carry out the activities required for the post.
To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Department of Health Code of Confidentiality in line with Trust procedures.
To adhere to the Trusts policies on records management including creation, use, storing and retention and disposal of records.
Adhere to the Trusts Corporate Identity (using the standard templates available on the Trust intranet HIVE).
Safeguarding Adults and Children
The Trust is committed to ensuring adults and children are protected and come to no harm from abuse. All employees have a responsibility to be aware of national and local policies, their individual responsibilities with regards to the protection and safeguarding of both adults and children, and must adhere to them at all times.
Organisational Change
As services develop and change, the post holder may be required to undertake other responsibilities within the Trust.
Flexible Working
The Trust believes that its staff members are its most valuable asset and is committed to attracting and retaining the very best, and utilising all the talent and experience available. The Trust recognises the importance of helping its employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities, including parental and other caring responsibilities, life-long learning, charity work, leisure activities and other interests.
Review:
This job description is an outline, which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of duties and responsibilities. As these duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Knowledge/ Qualifications/ Training Essential
Degree level qualification or equivalent. Holds UK driving licence and access to a car (unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995) Ability to work remotely. Professional and well presented. Enthusiasm and self-motivation. Organisation - able to plan and deliver work to meet required deadlines. Tenacity - working to achieve own and team objectives and to overcome obstacles. Evidence of good problem-solving skills Demonstrable good team working skills Proven ability to work under pressure, managing several deadlines at the same time. Methodical approach to work with good attention to detail. Willingness to undertake own administration with the necessary keyboard skills.
Desirable
Good Clinical Practice certificate (available from NIHR) Knowledge of learning/intellectual disabilities Knowledge of ADHD Knowledge of clinical assessment Awareness of Patient and Public Involvement in clinical practice and research. Knowledge of a diverse range of research methods. Understanding of research ethics, governance, data protection, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and informed consent. Knowledge and understanding of the clinical populations served by HPFT.
Communication and relationship skills Essential
Communicates effectively in written and spoken English. Ability to adapt communication to the needs of people with intellectual disabilities. Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills. Demonstrates a collaborative and friendly working style.
Desirable
Knowledge and experience of the provision of "Easy Read" literature. Experience of multidisciplinary team working. Instils confidence in others. Demonstrates an understanding of team dynamics and the ability to adapt behaviour in order to achieve satisfactory outcomes when dealing with others. The ability to chair meetings / lead workshops for stakeholders. Experience of working with individuals and groups to develop agreed actions regarding research. Experience of developing appropriate channels and styles of communication to meet the needs of patients, relatives and carers, managers, peers and other professions / agencies. Experience of designing and delivering training to a wide range of stakeholders, for both live audiences and online platforms (e.g. webinars / e-learning).
Work related skills and experience Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload. Knowledge and confident use of information and communication technologies. Good working knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Demonstrable skills in information synthesis.
Desirable
Postgraduate experience in a relevant area. Experience of statistical packages.
Project Design, Delivery, and Management Desirable
Current or recent experience of working in a clinical or research capacity in the NHS. Experience of conducting research utilising diverse methodologies. Evidence of high-level administrative experience including managing committees and groups. Demonstrable experience of successfully managing and organising multiple and complex work-streams.
Project Dissemination Desirable
Proven ability to assimilate large, complex documents that are clear, concise and accurate, and prcis them for a wide range of audiences. Experience of disseminating study data, research outcomes and specialist knowledge via poster / verbal presentations, written publication and other media as appropriate at local, national and international conferences
Continuous Professional Development Desirable
Experience of taking responsibility for continuing education by attending relevant workshops, seminars, courses, and training appropriate to the role, which may involve National travel.
Governance Management Desirable
Experience of adherence to policies, procedures, standards, and protocols. The ability to develop and implement strategies and systems for quality assurance. Experience of delivering events to ensure site staff receive appropriate training to support study delivery.
Equality and Diversity Essential
Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Values Essential
Welcoming o Kind o Positive o Respectful o Professional
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 Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Little Plumstead Hospital, Norwich, NR13 5EW
Little Plumstead Hospital
Norwich
NR13 5EW
Employer's website https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)