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This is a Band 5 Lived Experience Lead Researcher post for a Welcome Trust funded study, SloMo2. SloMo is a digitally supported, cognitive-behavioural therapy for psychosis that improves fear of harm from others (or paranoia). SloMo has been developed in close collaboration with people with lived experience of paranoia in psychosis. It works by targeting fast thinking habits and encouraging slow thinking, supporting people to find ways of feeling safer and living well.
Job Responsibility:
Support participants informed consent
Conduct interviews with participants about their experience of receiving SloMo
Transcribe participant interviews
Collaborate with the research team to analyse interview transcripts
Monitor and record research activities
Collaborate with the research team to promote SloMo in the NHS
Support Patient and Public Involvement and public engagement with the SloMo study
Be involved in supervision, training and learning around the SloMo study
Effectively use supervision and contribute to team meetings
Carry out other duties as agreed with the team
Requirements:
Lived experience of psychosis
Experience of receiving mental health services for people with psychosis
Experience of analysing and writing-up qualitative (e.g. interview) research studies
Experience of, or feeling comfortable with, talking about lived experience with peers and colleagues
Experience of conducting research interviews with people with lived experience of psychosis
First-hand knowledge of the problems experienced by and the needs of people experiencing psychosis
Knowledge of PPI and co-production
Good time management and organisational skills
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex information to clients, families, and colleagues
Skills to support people who may be distressed and vulnerable, and manage risk appropriately, with support from supervisor
Experience of managing own workload
Ability to work effectively with a team and independently, including recognition of strengths and limitations, seeking advice when needed
Pro-active and experienced at meeting targets
Confidence in own ability to show initiative and work independently
Friendly, outgoing, approachable, caring, responsible and positive approach
Motivated, innovative and creative. Openness and transparency. Resilience
Reliable, enthusiastic and able to build mutual and trusting relationships
Flexible, dynamic and adaptive
Grade 4/C GCSEs in Maths and English, or equivalent
Undergraduate degree in subject related to science or healthcare or equivalent experience
Willing and able to undertake any relevant training associated to post
Ability to meet to the mobility and geographical requirements of the post
Nice to have:
Experience of blogs, podcasts, newsletters, or any other public engagement activities that have promoted research through PPI
Experience of delivering training and presentations to a wide range of audiences
Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities
Ability to design and deliver training packages
Understanding of the impact the nature of a lived experience role can have on an own wellbeing