Location: | Swansea, Hybrid |
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Salary: | £32,982 to £37,099 per annum |
Hours: | Part Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 18th March 2024 |
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Closes: | 2nd April 2024 |
Job Ref: | SU00224 |
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the ACT Vet smartphone app based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) among Armed Forces veterans with PTSD and experience of harmful gambling. ACTIVATE is a collaboration between MilGAM, Combat Stress, and King’s College, London, and is funded by an award from the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (Health Innovation Fund).
We are looking for a bright, self-directed, and motivated individual interested in career in clinical psychology or psychiatry. One, part-time (0.4 FTE) position is available until March 2025, with the possibility of extension. The post-holder will be responsible for recruiting dual-diagnosed veterans, data cleaning and management, and supporting the ACTIVATE Research Officer and project team to achieve the goals of the study. Prior experience with hard-to-reach populations, such as veterans, and demonstrated experience in clinical psychology research are desirable criteria.
Fixed term contract to March 2025.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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