Research Assistant Psychologist
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
London, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- 7 hours ago
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- Eligibility
- Applicants who are suitable for a research assistant psychologist post and can work onsite in London within the Perinatal Mental Health Service.
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Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
This post supports PROSPER (PeRinatal emotiOnal skillS Personality disordER), a NIHR-EME randomised controlled trial assessing whether online perinatal Emotional Skills Groups, added to usual care, improve outcomes for women and birthing parents living with Borderline Personality Disorder. The study will enrol 216 participants across at least seven sites in England.
What you will do
The successful applicant will take on both clinical and non-clinical tasks connected with the study. You will work within the Perinatal Mental Health Service, be embedded in the team, and maintain close coordination with the central research group at the University of Bristol. Day-to-day management will be provided by Dr Janice Rigby, the local Principal Investigator, and you will work closely with the wider study team. A key part of the role is supporting participant recruitment by liaising with clinicians across the Trust.
About the trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust delivers the broadest range of NHS mental health services in the UK, alongside specialist substance misuse support for people affected by drug and alcohol addiction. The Trust works in partnership with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London and is part of King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. Its work is built around care and treatment, science and research, and training.
The organisation employs about 5,000 staff and serves a local population of 1.1 million. It operates more than 230 services, including inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, and community services. Each year, it provides inpatient care for around 5,300 people and supports more than 45,000 community patients across Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark, as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley, and Greenwich.
Why join
Joining the Trust offers the opportunity to build experience in a highly respected mental health organisation with a strong international reputation. You will also have access to development and learning opportunities and work alongside leading experts in the field.
Contact for informal enquiries
Dr Janice Rigby, Clinical Psychologist, Janice.Rigby@slam.nhs.uk