{"job":{"jobId":2510073,"fk_accountId":null,"fk_organizationId":494,"fk_adminAccountId":null,"title":"Research Assistant in Health Psychology","description":"\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Job description</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team that includes world experts in managing symptoms in long-term health conditions, health economists, statisticians and policymakers. The post-holder will work as part of a team on REFUEL-MS, which is a 5.5-year programme of research jointly funded by the MS Society and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Programme Grant.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">REFUEL MS aims to develop, optimise and implement in the NHS a blended digital self-management treatment for MS-related fatigue.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">We are just over a year into the programme, which has largely been spent on collecting qualitative data to guide in the development of the digital intervention, as well as design of the treatment itself. For this, we have pulled together evidence-based exercise and behavioural interventions into an individually tailored physiotherapist/occupational therapist supported digital fatigue treatment. We have asked for ideas and input from health care professionals (HCPs) and people living with MS (pwMS), who review the intervention and provide feedback. We have also conducted a series of qualitative studies with HCPs, pwMS, as well as formal and informal carers. A core focus of this work has been to reach seldom heard and underserved groups as it is very important that our intervention meets the diversity of needs of those living with MS. Amongst other things, we have focused on community outreach and work with diversity collaborators to understand how to make the treatment culturally appropriate so that it can reach people from minoritised ethnic groups and we are particularly interested in those passionate about diversifying research. You can learn a bit more about our programme and team at <a data-mz=\"\" href=\"http://www.refuel-ms.com/\" rel=\"no-follow\">www.refuel-ms.com</a> or via our social media (@refuelms on Instagram and @refuel_ms on X.)</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The post holder will join a vibrant team of researchers including a programme manager, two research associates and another research assistant. You will also have the opportunity to work with the wider REFUEL-MS team from institutions across the UK, diversity consultants and advocates and our Patient Advisory Group.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The post holder will be responsible for supporting data collection (quantitative and qualitative) during the optimisation study and subsequent trial of the developed intervention. During the optimisation phase of the programme, we will be asking a small group of participants to provide feedback on the current REFUEL-MS app to provide feedback on improvements to the app, as well as how people use it, explore issues of safety and refine the healthcare professional support side.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Once this is finished, we move onto the trial phases which include:</p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Continuing our outreach work and collaboration with people MS from a diverse range of backgrounds.</li>\n<li>Assisting with recruitment, data collection, and analysis for the mixed-method study to test the functionality, acceptability, and implementation plan of REFUEL-MS in four diverse NHS services in London and the Southwest of England.</li>\n<li>Assisting recruitment, data collection and analysis during the randomised-controlled trial of the developed intervention across 12 NHS services across the UK.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">This post will be based in the Health Psychology Section, Department of Psychology, embedded within a team which brings together expertise in long-term condition (LTC) management, implementation, and intervention research. The Health Psychology section has been influential in the evolution of Health Psychology as a discipline in the UK. We are internationally recognised for excellence in research and teaching, including:</p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Fundamental research to establish the psychosocial and neurological processes underlying adaptation to long-term conditions and the experience of symptoms.</li>\n<li>Translational research testing the efficacy and effectiveness of theory-based psychological interventions for people with LTCs.</li>\n<li>Development and evaluation of innovative methods for supporting self-management of health, symptoms, mood and adherence, including digital interventions.</li>\n<li>Delivering three courses; the BSc (Intercalated) Psychology / Neuroscience, MSc in Health Psychology and the IAPT LTC top-up training.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">At King’s we are deeply committed to embedding excellent equality and diversity practice into all our activities so that the university is an inclusive, welcoming, and inspiring place to work and study, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">We particularly encourage applications from candidates from black and minority ethnic groups which are under-represented within the University at higher academic levels.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">This post will be offered on a full-time, fixed term contract from April 2024 until 30th April 2027.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Key responsibilities</p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Assist the team in obtaining NHS R&D and ethical approval for studies of the programme of research. </li>\n<li>Plan and conduct integration workshops (e.g. patient representatives, healthcare professionals) to inform intervention optimisation, refinement and implementation. </li>\n<li>Assist with the optimisation of the digital intervention including content and interactive tasks. </li>\n<li>Liaise with healthcare professionals in NHS MS services to establish treatment pathways and implementation where appropriate. </li>\n<li>Support recruitment, data collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data arising from the study. </li>\n<li>Contribute to the dissemination of findings, including writing up the work for publication in peer-reviewed journals. </li>\n<li>Anticipate and manage problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and project timeframes. </li>\n<li>Work independently to ensure daily tasks and ongoing workloads are prioritised and completed in agreed timeframes. </li>\n<li>Contribute to the appropriate collection and management of information with full awareness of the needs for confidentiality and data protection. </li>\n<li>Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. </li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><em>The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.</em></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Skills, knowledge, and experience </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>Essential criteria</strong></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">1. Degree in Psychology or related degree. </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">2. Knowledge of health psychology </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">3. Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods. </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">4. Excellent IT skills, including data management systems. </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">5. Ability to work independently, with excellent organizational and project management skills. </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">6. Experience of planning and conducting research studies. </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">7. Excellent interpersonal / team-working skills. </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">8. Proactive and able to use initiative and problem-solving. </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">9. Ability to conduct research to ethical standards and empathic manner. </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">10. Understand the importance of confidentiality, data protection and good clinical practice standards. </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>Desirable criteria</strong></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">1. Master's degree in health psychology </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">2. Experience of conducting research within an NHS setting </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">3. Experience of qualitative and quantitative research methods. </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">4. Experience of gathering Public and Patient Involvement and Patient Advisory Group input for research </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">5. Knowledge, understanding and experience of cognitive behavioural therapy </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Further information</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearance.</p>\n\n\n","pdfUrl1":null,"location":"London (Central), London (Greater) (GB)","location1":"유럽","location2":null,"location3":null,"type":"2","applyUrl":"https://www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/082066-research-assistant-in-health-psychology","fileUrl1":null,"fileUrl2":null,"fileUrl3":null,"fileUrl4":null,"fileUrl5":null,"fileUrl6":null,"fileUrl7":null,"workingHour":"Full Time","contractType":"Fixed Term","salary":"£37,332 - £38,966 per annum, including London","original_id":"UNI|362424","original_domain":"timeshighereducation.com","original_url":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/362424","original_isPremium":null,"closeType":1,"closedAt":"2024-01-28T00:00:00.000Z","requireEducation":10,"managerTel":null,"managerFax":null,"managerEmail":null,"managerName":"KINGS COLLEGE LONDON","managerPhone":null,"managerAddress":"London (Central), London (Greater) (GB)","log_hit":0,"log_like":0,"publishState":1,"organizationName":null,"organizationName_en":null,"organizationName_alt":null,"del_yn":"N","createdAt":"2024-01-08T12:33:13.000Z","updatedAt":"2024-01-08T12:33:13.000Z"},"organization":{"organizationId":494,"lv1Id":null,"lv2Id":null,"name":"King’s College London","name_en":"KINGS COLLEGE LONDON","name_alt":",King’s College London,KINGS COLLEGE LONDON,","introduction":"<p>King’s is a leading university providing world-class teaching and cutting-edge research. 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