Research Psychologist Band 8a AFC, NHS
The Research Lead plays a central role within the Portman Clinic in developing and administering the research programme and enhanced routine outcome monitoring and other research activities in the Portman Clinic. This involves the improvement of the routine outcome monitoring, liaising with clinicians in the Clinic to develop research ideas, writing grant proposals and with the role as lead researcher applying for research funding; and implementing and coordinating the various existing quantitative, qualitative and clinical research activities. With the support of the Director and the Head of Clinical Research, he or she is expected to recruit and manage personnel arising from this including research assistants.
Location: Portman Clinic, Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, 8 Fitzjohn’s Avenue, London, NW1 5NA
Start date: TBC
Deadline for applications: 31st May 2023
Salary: £55,903 to £61,996 a year pa inc HCAS
Contact: jyakeley@tavi-port.nhs.uk
Website: jobs.nhs.uk
The Research Psychologist will be expected to develop links with academic and clinical partners to further and support the research aims of the Clinic. They will also take a key role in representing the Portman Clinic’s research activities within the Trust and outside the Trust. They will be expected to disseminate research through presentations at conferences and other events. The post offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.
Main duties of the job:
To further develop and implement the enhanced outcome monitoring strategy.
To further develop the research strategy that identifies the Portman Clinic research priorities and strategic goals, and sets out the structures and organizational plan to achieve these goals, as well as oversee implementation of these.
To take the lead in applying for research bids and partnership working with respect to successful research funding applications.
To manage and supervise research staff, including recruitment, appraisal, CPD, performance as well as relevant research training.
To provide support and advice to clinicians, trainees and other professions interested in carrying out a piece of research or who wish to develop research careers.
The Portman Clinic is a NHS England commissioned national specialist outpatient clinic offering psychoanalytically orientated assessment, treatment and management for children, adolescents and adults who suffer from problematic sexual behaviours or engage in delinquent, criminal or violent behaviour. Treatment offered is individual, group and couple therapy. The aim of the Portman Clinic is to develop a body of knowledge on criminality, sexual deviancy and violence through its clinical work and to disseminate this expertise through consultancy, teaching and training, research and publication.
