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CAMHS Research Assistant (N&S SATURN TRIAL) | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	15 July 2024
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£34,089 - £41,498 per annum incl. of HCAs
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	14 August 2024
Location:	London, SE5 8AZ
Company:	South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	6408502/334-CLI-6408502

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to be a Research Assistant on a multicentre randomised controlled NIHR funded clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of stimulant versus nonstimulant ADHD medication in children and young people who are experiencing both attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and tics: “SATURN” (Stimulant medication for ADHD and Tics – Understanding Response versus Non-stimulants).

This post is based at the Service for Complex Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders (SCAAND) Neuropsychiatry Team, a National & Specialist CAMHS within South London and Maudsley (SLaM) NHS Trust. This multicentre study is led by Professor Chris Hollis at the University of Nottingham.

Under the supervision of the Southern Hub leads, Dr Nicoletta Adamo and Dr Elaine Chung, and in close collaboration with the study’s Trial Manager at Nottingham University, the post-holder will be vital in the successful recruitment and assessment of participants.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to have a career in mental health / research. There is also the possibility of gaining some additional clinical experience with the clinical team. This post has arisen as the previous post holder has successfully in obtained a place on DClin Psych training.

This is a fixed-term contract until November 2025, with the possibility of subsequent extension. The post is full-time but we will consider candidates who wish to work part-time or job-share.

Identification, recruitment and consent of research participants

Conduct clinical assessments and outcome measures (including an interview measure of tics the Yale Global Tic Severity Scale (YGTSS), in which specific training will be given)

Follow up participants.

Data collection and entry in accordance with data protection guidelines and relevant SOPs

Coordinate local site activities and report site performance back to the NCTU as needed.

Advertising the study and liaising with participants’ clinicians

To undertake the necessary administration and organisation in relation to the implementation of the project and ensure the successful conduct and completion of the project.

Maudsley Hospital(headquarters)

Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin Park and the vibrant high-street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range of restaurants.

Flexible working:

As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk about flexible working at the interview stage. This is a Monday to Friday 9-5 post, but with the option for a combination of blended on site and remote working and flexible hours. The post is full-time but we will consider candidates who wish to work part-time or job-share.(This may include working early mornings, later evenings or Saturdays as part of the core working hours/working pattern for this post)

One of the core responsibilities of the role is to identify and recruit participants to the SATURN trial,under the direction of their line manager and the SATURN trial team. This will involvemeeting with clinicians, community mental health teams, primary care staff and service users to promote recruitment to the project.



Other key accountabilities of the role

Carrying out trial assessments of participants face-to-face or by telephone/video conference under the direction of the Chief Investigator, Principal Investigator, Hub Lead and Trial Manager.



Ensuring treatments, assessment, follow-ups and data collection is coordinated and processed according to protocol-defined timelines.



Taking responsibility for local site coordination including maintenance of the site file and reporting site performance back to the clinical trials unit.



Supporting site study set-up including assisting with preparation of local documentation and approvals, attending training and cascading of training.



Providing on-going information and support for patients involved in the trial.



Entering data collected onto a project database according to the study protocol and in keeping with the Data Protection Act and prepare written reports of activity as required.



Recording and reporting adverse events/serious adverse events.




This advert closes on Monday 29 Jul 2024