Join the University of Sheffield as a Research Assistant - EDI. We are looking for a Psychology graduate to support the work on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) across the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology training programme.
The primary responsibilities for the postholder are to support the EDI lead for the Clinical Psychology training programme and will include developing and evaluating programme initiatives, such as a mentoring programme for ethnic minoritised applicants, curriculum review, community outreach, changes to the selection process, and supervisor training.
Overview
This post is to develop work set as a priority by Health Education England. The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in Psychology and show a commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
* Support the EDI lead on matters relating to equality and inclusion for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic trainee and aspiring trainee clinical psychologists.
* Support the EDI lead and programme team leads in the development and delivery of a sustainable EDI strategy.
* Support the EDI lead to liaise and collaborate with University and NHS colleagues, and other key stakeholders.
* Provide a lead in evaluating EDI developments.
* Teaching and Learning: work with the EDI lead to develop and deliver anti-racism and inclusive practice for key stakeholders.
* Work with the EDI lead on decolonisation of the curriculum.
* Develop resources to support mentoring and training.
Relationships and Team Working
* Plan and prioritise own daily workload in view of the requirements of the EDI duties and responsibilities.
* Closely liaise and collaborate with local and regional University and NHS colleagues, trainees, Experts by Experience/Co-production colleagues/Service users and carers and other stakeholders.
* Act as a responsible team member and develop productive working relationships with other members of the team.
* Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.
Person Specification
Essential criteria include an undergraduate degree in Psychology, commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices, and effective verbal and written communication skills.
* An undergraduate degree in Psychology.
* Show a commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices.
* Ability to establish network of contacts and liaise with a variety of stakeholders from a range of backgrounds.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to assess and organise resources, and plan and progress work activities.
* Ability to work independently and self-manage workload.
* Experience of adapting own skills to new circumstances.
What We Offer
We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement, a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, and a wide range of retail discounts.
* A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
* Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
* Generous pension scheme.
* A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
* A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development.
* Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
* A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways.
* A range of generous family-friendly policies.
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