Health Psychology Posts
RESEARCH ASSISTANT OR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND OBESITY RISK (Ref 380)
Applications are sought for a full-time Research Assistant (UCL Grade 6) or Research Associate (UCL Grade 7) with a background in physical activity research to work in the Diet and Obesity Research Group in the Health Behaviour Research Centre. The post involves assisting with physical activity data collection and management, contributing to data analysis, preparing reports for publication and participating in developing new grant applications. The successful applicant will join a large team (3 senior researchers, 5 post-docs, 1 research assistant, 2 PhD students) working on studies in eating behaviour, physical activity and weight. This interdisciplinary post will give an excellent opportunity to publish research papers. Applicants should have postgraduate training in epidemiology, public health, psychology or sports science, proficiency in collecting and analysing subjective and objective physical activity data, and experience in writing for publication. The requirements and expectations for staff to be appointed at the different grades are indicated in the full job description.
Funding is available for 18 months with possible extension. Salary: UCL Grade 6 (£26,341 - £27,784 pa inclusive) or 7 (£30,115 - £32,662 pa inclusive), as appropriate. Application forms at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs/ or from f.bortolotti@ucl.ac.uk, 020 7679 1681. Full details at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology/jobs/index.htm. Applications to Ms Bortolotti, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, UCL, 1-19 Torrington Place, London WC1E 6BT.
Closing date: Midday Thursday, 18th September 2008.
Taking Action for Equality
Senior Researcher
Applied Health Psychology (AHP) Research is an independent agency founded in 2004 to provide consultancy, training and research services to the public and private healthcare sector. We specialise in the measurement of health processes and outcomes and the evaluation of healthcare interventions from the patient’s perspective, i.e. in terms of psychological (or patient reported) outcomes. We conduct commissioned research as well as initiating and collaborating on projects that fit with our research interests and company ethos. We work with the pharmaceutical / medical devices industry, NHS and private sector healthcare professionals, health departments, and medical charities.
AHP is committed to the pragmatic improvement of healthcare. Our key objective is to promote (in the form of training and consultancy) and deliver (in the form of research services) high quality research by providing rigorous, theoretically driven but practical solutions. For further information, please visit our website: www.ahpresearch.com.
We are currently seeking an outstanding, enthusiastic, ambitious and dynamic Senior Researcher to join our growing team. You will take a lead in a variety of research, training, consultancy and business development projects, working closely with other members of the team to deliver high quality projects in a timely and efficient manner. For further details and instructions on how to apply, please contact Matt Reaney on 01895 273599 or by e-mail at matt.reaney@ahpresearch.com. No closing date specified.
Health Psychology Studentship - Honorary Health Psychologist in Training
The NICE Implementation Team of the Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust is offering a Health Psychology training placement to do consultancy, training and research work specifically with regard to the implementation of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Public Health Guidelines. Precise details of the job description are subject to negotiation. The Team is based in Canterbury, Kent, and is hosted by Psychological Services in the Eastern and Coastal Directorate of the Trust. The objectives of the Team are to facilitate the implementation of evidence based clinical practice as detailed by NICE and to develop the psychological mindedness of staff. Ideally the team is looking for a trainee with previous research experience and the ability to work independently. Access to a desk and PC available.
For further information and to express an interest in this post, please contact Emma Hoople at Emma.Hoople@kmpt.nhs.uk including a CV outlining training and research experience.
Director and Project Manager - Patient-Reported Outcomes
Mapi Values is an internationally renowned company with offices in the UK, France, the Netherlands and the USA, offering strategic consultancy and tactical solutions in Health Economics & Outcomes Research and working with most leading pharmaceutical companies. We currently employ 90+ staff and plan to further expand our international team by recruiting an additional Director and Project Manager to our European Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO) team.
Applicants must have experience of conducting PRO research (developing and validating PRO questionnaires) and an understanding of US and/or EU requirements for regulatory approval of pharmaceutical products. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a relevant degree-level qualification are required for both positions. Candidates for the Project Manager post will be preferred if they have worked in the pharmaceutical industry or in a consultancy specialising in PROs; this is required for the Director’s position. Successful applicants will participate in projects developing and validating PRO instruments and analysing PRO data. The Director will provide strategic advice to clients and be involved in developing business. Those appointed will be responsible for training and mentoring more junior members of the team.
If you want to work alongside PRO experts with worldwide reputations, with the support of a dedicated, enthusiastic international team, apply in writing, enclosing CV, to carole.evans@mapivalues.com
For further information and details on how to apply for the Director’s post, please see: pdf link
For further information and details on how to apply for the Project Manager’s post, please see: pdf link
The Board of Assessors in Health Psychology
The Board of Assessors in Health Psychology is concerned with the assessment of the Society’s Stage 1 and 2 Qualifications in Health Psychology, which provide one of the routes to qualification and registration as a Chartered Health Psychologist. Stage 1 includes written examination papers and a research dissertation. Stage 2 primarily involves undertaking structured supervised practice.
Chief Assessor (Stage 2 Qualification)
The Board of Assessors in Health Psychology is looking for a Chief Assessor for the Society's Stage 2 Qualifications in Health Psychology. We would particularly like to hear from Chartered Health Psychologists who have experience of supervision and/ or assessment at the postgraduate level. Experience of the practice and management of assessment procedures would be an advantage.
The role of the Assessors is to consider portfolios of work submitted by Stage 2 candidates following their structured supervised practice.
The Board of Assessors in Health Psychology would like to hear from interested parties who are Chartered Health Psychologists with experience of assessment at postgraduate level.
Person specification:
This is a specification of the qualifications, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities that are required to effectively carry out the responsibilities of being a Chief Assessor and forms the basis of appointing applicants. Applicants will normally be required to provide evidence (either through the Statement of Interest form or their CV) to support all of the essential criteria and at least two of the desirable criteria.
Essential Chartered Health Psychologist
Supervision and assessment of health related projects at Masters level or equivalent
Awareness of the issues involved in the development of the discipline.
Desirable Approved Stage 2 Supervisor
Supervision and assessment of health related projects at professional Doctorate level
Supervision of PhD/DPhil/Stage 2 candidates
Current relevant teaching and training
Current relevant workplace supervision
Current relevant consultancy
Current relevant research
Successful applicants will be required to attend a half-day training workshop.
This position attracts an annual retainer of £300 and a £30 fee for each candidate assessed, in accordance with the Society’s policy, travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed. This post does require attendance at Board Meetings (2 face-to-face meetings in London per year). Please be aware that candidates who are currently supervising a Stage 2 trainee are not eligible to apply.
Applications should be made by way of the Society’s Statement of Interest Form (available from Angela Baxter on 0116 252 9584 or angela.baxter@bps.org.uk) and an up-to-date copy of your CV. Informal queries can be made to Dr Neil Coulson (Chief Assessor) on 0115 846 6642 or neil.coulson@nottingham.ac.uk.
There is no closing date.
Freelance Work Opportunity for Psychology Graduates at Child Potential Profiling
If you are psychology graduate with experience of the WISC and/or British Ability Scales, you may be interested in registering to work with Child Potential Profiling – visit www.ChildPotential.co.uk for more info.
Child Potential Profiling aims to provide low-cost WISC and/or British Ability Scales (BAS) assessments in order to help parents and schools develop a better understanding of a child's potential. Associate psychologists (including Assistant Psychologists, Trainees etc.) will administer the assessments while interpretation and report-writing will be done centrally under the supervision of Chartered Psychologists.
This is not a service aimed at children requiring a specialist Clinical or Educational Psychology assessment - it is for anyone wanting to know more about a child's potential, learning style, strengths and weaknesses, and whether additional input would be appropriate.
In order to provide the service, a network of test administrators working on a freelance basis is needed – if you might want to be part of this (now or in the future), visit www.ChildPotential.co.uk/associates.htm
The DHP is Seeking Specialists!
The Publicity and Liaison Sub-Committee of the Division of Health Psychology is seeking specialists in any area of health psychology for inclusion on the list of specialist knowledge commentators. This is a panel of DHP members who are consulted by the Chair of Consultation and Specialist Knowledge to comment on calls for consultations from health-related initiatives.
The Division is frequently asked to comment on such initiatives related to health policy, promotion, education, and research. These calls are usually issued by governmental services such as the National Health Service (NHS) or Department of Health (DoH), independent organisations responsible for standards in health, such as the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE), independent reports compiled on behalf of the government (e.g., the Cooksey review of UK Health Research), and even international organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO). The Chair of Consultation and Specialist Knowledge to co-ordinates responses on behalf of the Division and will contact specialists asking them to comment on the content of the call and its implications for practice and research in health psychology. These responses are important to Division whose remit is to represent the interests of health psychology professionals in the UK. Members on the list will gain useful first-hand knowledge of recent health issues relevant to health psychologists and will be providing an important service to health psychology in the UK. Members’ contributions are acknowledged in the responses made to the BPS and the organisation making the call.
Members interested in being included in the list should contact Martin Hagger, Chair of Consultation and Specialist Knowledge, Publicity and Liaison Sub-Committee of the Division of Health Psychology by email (martin.hagger@nottingham.ac.uk) or telephone 0115 8467929 stating their interest, giving a brief resume of their background in health psychology, and stating their area(s) of interest.
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