Job summary
PROSPER (PeRinatal emotiOnal skillS Personality disordER), is a NIHR-EME randomised controlled trial (RCT) investigating the efficacy of online perinatal Emotional Skills Groups (ESGs) (in addition to usual care (UC) for women and birthing parents with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
The post holder will be expected to carry out clinical and non-clinical study activities related to the project that they are working on. They will liaise with the central study team at the University of Bristol. They will be based Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Academy of Research and Improvement and the Perinatal Mental Health Team and be fully integrated into both teams. They will be managed by Dr Hannah Wilson, the Local Principal Investigator for PROSPER and will have regular contact with the study team. The post holder will be expected to liaise with clinicians within the Trust to support the recruitment of participants.
Main duties of the job
*To support the set-up and delivery of the study within the Trust.
*To develop effective contacts with relevant stakeholders.
*To ensure service users are provided with written information relevant to the study and are given the opportunity to discuss the research or clinical trial adequately at the outset and during the course of the research or clinical trial in which they are being asked to participate.
*To recruit and consent service users into the trial.
*To administer standardised outcome measures and extract data from patient notes for quantitative analysis.
*To coordinate all study activities in accordance with the research protocol.
*To attend and support service users in the clinical environment for monitoring, assessment and follow up as part of the research project. This includes carrying out screening, recruitment, and assessment of patients for the purposes of research.
*To provide information/reports on recruitment as requested by the Principal Investigator and the central study management team.
*To make regular contact with clinicians supporting the trial to increase recruitment.
*To prepare test materials and visual aids as required.
*To liaise with service users and clinical staff in order to provide them with an understanding of clinical research ethics in practice.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
29 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
348-COR-10490
Job locations
Moorgreen Hospital
Botley Road, West End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 3JB
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or experience acquired in relevant roles and job-related training.
Experience
Essential
* Knowledge and experience of research methodology and statutory clinical trial regulation and GCP
* Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection
* Previous experience of working in a health care, research, or busy office environment
* Knowledge of medical or medical research terminology
* Demonstrated depth and breadth of specialist knowledge of subject matter to effectively contribute to the research programme
* Evidence of involvement in clinical and research governance
* Experience of administrative work including data management
* Experience working in an NHS environment with service user contact
* Experience of accurate record keeping
* Professional familiarity with clinical settings, such as mental health and/or social care practice and terminology
* Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides)
Desirable
* Experience of successful project management
* Experience of administering research assessments'
* Prior experience of working on mental health research.
* Prior experience of working on a randomised controlled trial
* Awareness of latest developments in the field of research
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Able to plan and prioritise a range of one's own, standard and non- standard work activities.
* Ability to successfully plan and deliver projects over a period of several months (e.g. to co-ordinate trial activities).
* Effective decision-making skills, able to identify and solve problems by applying initiative to tackle some situations in new ways and by developing improved work methods
* Ability to be an effective team worker. Able to proactively work with colleagues in other work areas to achieve outcomes.
* Able to delegate effectively, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of team members to build effective teamwork.
* Ensure regular liaison and communication with colleagues involved in managing the clinical trial, and at participating sites.
* Able to elicit information to identify specific site/trial needs.
* Able to offer proactive advice and guidance.
* Ability to communicate sensitively with children and parents
* Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Highly competent in IT packages as appropriate to discipline/area of research
* Commitment to working within professional and ethical codes of conduct
* Innovation and developing creative solutions
* Self-confidence when communicating with a wide range of stakeholders
* Commitment to safe working practices
* Ability to work independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or experience acquired in relevant roles and job-related training.
Experience
Essential
* Knowledge and experience of research methodology and statutory clinical trial regulation and GCP
* Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection
* Previous experience of working in a health care, research, or busy office environment
* Knowledge of medical or medical research terminology
* Demonstrated depth and breadth of specialist knowledge of subject matter to effectively contribute to the research programme
* Evidence of involvement in clinical and research governance
* Experience of administrative work including data management
* Experience working in an NHS environment with service user contact
* Experience of accurate record keeping
* Professional familiarity with clinical settings, such as mental health and/or social care practice and terminology
* Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides)
Desirable
* Experience of successful project management
* Experience of administering research assessments'
* Prior experience of working on mental health research.
* Prior experience of working on a randomised controlled trial
* Awareness of latest developments in the field of research
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Able to plan and prioritise a range of one's own, standard and non- standard work activities.
* Ability to successfully plan and deliver projects over a period of several months (e.g. to co-ordinate trial activities).
* Effective decision-making skills, able to identify and solve problems by applying initiative to tackle some situations in new ways and by developing improved work methods
* Ability to be an effective team worker. Able to proactively work with colleagues in other work areas to achieve outcomes.
* Able to delegate effectively, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of team members to build effective teamwork.
* Ensure regular liaison and communication with colleagues involved in managing the clinical trial, and at participating sites.
* Able to elicit information to identify specific site/trial needs.
* Able to offer proactive advice and guidance.
* Ability to communicate sensitively with children and parents
* Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Highly competent in IT packages as appropriate to discipline/area of research
* Commitment to working within professional and ethical codes of conduct
* Innovation and developing creative solutions
* Self-confidence when communicating with a wide range of stakeholders
* Commitment to safe working practices
* Ability to work independently
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 details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Moorgreen Hospital
Botley Road, West End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 3JB
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Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Moorgreen Hospital
Botley Road, West End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 3JB
Employer's website
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