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Lived Experience Lead Researcher
The closing date is 23 February 2026
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.
Main duties of the job
The role is a key one in the SloMo project team. The postholder will support the recruitment, data collection and analysis of interviews with participants about their experience of receiving SloMo therapy. They will support the sustainable roll‑out of SloMo across the Trust. They will work with the local Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) group and help shape PPI across the study locally. They will join a friendly study team and will be line managed by the Local SloMo Therapy Lead and supported by the local SloMo Research Assistant Psychologist. There will be close working with the national SloMo Trial Coordinator, peer researchers at the other NHS sites and mentorship from the PPI Lead for the whole study.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Job responsibilities
* 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
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
* 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.
* 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.
Skills and competencies
* 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.
* Ability to design and deliver training packages
Role/Team specific requirements
* 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.
* Understanding of the impact the nature of a lived experience role can have on an own wellbeing.
Personal Characteristics
* 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.
Education and Qualifications
* Grade 4/C GCSEs in Maths and English, or equivalent.
* Undergraduate degree in subject related to science or healthcare or equivalent experience
Additional Requirements
* Willing and able to undertake any relevant training associated to post.
* Ability to meet to the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum pro rata
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