Research Psychologist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9.00am-5.00pm – some flexibility is required.

Qualifications: 

Single Honours Degree in Psychology (1^st or 2.1) which is recognised by the British Psychological Society as conveying Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership

Accountable to: Senior Research Psychologist and Senior Research Nurse

Job summary: 

To assist in the memory clinic, with the clinical research programme carried out at ReMind UK (this will include clinical research trials), and educational activities.

Job Summary

In this role, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working across a range of clinical and research activities at ReMind UK. Our work in the NHS contracted Memory Clinic helps us to identify and work with suitable patients for clinical trials, to develop ideas for research and to use the findings to help establish new treatments and inform best practice. The role combines clinical practice and research activities.

This role involves:

• Undertaking assessments of the cognitive function of patients attending the ReMind UK centre, particularly within the Memory Clinics under the supervision of the clinical team. 
• Assisting the research team in projects involving various aspects of ageing, age-related memory changes and dementia, and other research projects.
• Carrying out the necessary administration duties required by the ReMind UK centre to support its efficient running.
• Keeping up-to-date with relevant developments in the assessment of cognitive function and the management of patients with memory problems and dementia.
• Attending departmental meetings and other meetings as relevant including Investigator Meetings.
• Liaising with other centres including hospitals and general practices on project work and to act as an ambassador for ReMind.

General

ReMind UK is an independent charity and an internationally renowned centre for research, diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Our research aims to improve life for people with dementia and their families and carers, and to find drug and non-drug treatments for people with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and other diseases predominantly affecting older people. Our contracted NHS Memory Clinic service, paid for memory assessments, and allied activities also provide support to patients, families and carers. We are currently in an ambitious phase of development to increase significantly our clinical and academic research programme. We work closely with the Universities of Bath, Bristol and other research institutions, both nationally and internationally, and with the Royal United Hospital.

Application process

You can find the full job description and person specification on our website. To apply for this position please complete the application form on our website (via the 'Apply' button above), indicating how you meet the essential and any of the desirable criteria outlined in the job description and send it to alison.easto@reminduk.org stating research psychologist in the title of your email.

Closing Date and Interviews

Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 9^th November  

Interview date: Monday 17^th November

Please note applicants will only be contacted if they have been shortlisted for an interview        

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