Job Summary
Assistant Psychologist Research (Fixed Term Contract for 12 months)
Location: Hybrid
Salary: £27,485 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as an Assistant Psychologist for the Brainkind Brain Injury Linkworker Team.
Under the supervision of the consultant clinical neuropsychologist to work on a range of projects for the Policy and Social Change Team. To support with all aspects of research projects from literature searches, research design, ethics applications, recruitment, data collection, statistical analysis and write up. To support the P&SC team in their work raising awareness of brain injury, by helping to write presentations, assisting with training and preparing professional posts for social media.
Please note Brainkind was formally The Disabilities Trust.The post is ideally suited to an experienced Assistant Psychologist with good writing skills and statistics knowledge, who is seeking to develop their research skills.
For an insight into BILS follow this link.
Main duties of the job
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To assist with the research design, literature review, participant recruitment, and assessment, data entry and analysis and preparation of manuscripts for publication in a range of projects.
* To collate and analyse outcome data from the Brain Injury Linkworker Service to utilise this data to produce high quality reports.
* To assist with other research projects within the P&SC team.
* To assist with the preparation of material for social media posts relating to the work of P&SC team
* To develop clinical resource materials for use with people with brain injury in HMPPS (Brain Injury Linkworker Service)
* To support with writing ethics applications for new projects
* To support producing promotional material for the BIL service (e.g., posters and flyers).
* To undertake any other duties as may from time to time be specified by
* Brainkind, that is within the level and responsibility appropriate to the grade of the post.
* To undertake, any reasonable travelling requirements, in orderto fulfil the tasks and responsibilities of the role.
About Us
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
REWARDS:
You can look forward to excellent benefits including:
* A competitive salary of £27,485 per annum
* 33 Days AL
* Buy/Sell up to 5 days AL each year
* Health Cash Plan (from June)
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Excellent training and support
* Company Pension
* Group life assurance
* Eye voucher scheme
* Long service and staff awards
Details
Date posted
17 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£27,485 a year £27,485 per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0462-25-0054
Job locations
Brainkind
32 Market Place
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9NP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To assist with the research design, literature review, participant recruitment, and assessment, data entry and analysis and preparation of manuscripts for publication in a range of projects.
* To collate and analyse outcome data from the Brain Injury Linkworker Service to utilise this data to produce high quality reports.
* To assist with other research projects within the P&SC team.
* To assist with the preparation of material for social media posts relating to the work of P&SC team
* To develop clinical resource materials for use with people with brain injury in HMPPS (Brain Injury Linkworker Service)
* To support with writing ethics applications for new projects
* To support producing promotional material for the BIL service (e.g., posters and flyers).
* To undertake any other duties as may from time to time be specified by
* Brainkind, that is within the level and responsibility appropriate to the grade of the post.
* To undertake, any reasonable travelling requirements, in orderto fulfil the tasks and responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To assist with the research design, literature review, participant recruitment, and assessment, data entry and analysis and preparation of manuscripts for publication in a range of projects.
* To collate and analyse outcome data from the Brain Injury Linkworker Service to utilise this data to produce high quality reports.
* To assist with other research projects within the P&SC team.
* To assist with the preparation of material for social media posts relating to the work of P&SC team
* To develop clinical resource materials for use with people with brain injury in HMPPS (Brain Injury Linkworker Service)
* To support with writing ethics applications for new projects
* To support producing promotional material for the BIL service (e.g., posters and flyers).
* To undertake any other duties as may from time to time be specified by
* Brainkind, that is within the level and responsibility appropriate to the grade of the post.
* To undertake, any reasonable travelling requirements, in orderto fulfil the tasks and responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* ABOUT YOU:
* An upper second class or first class honours degree in psychology
* Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
* Experience of conducting comprehensive literature searches
* Good knowledge of statistical methods
* Experience in designing research studies
* Experiencing of handling and designing databases
* Experience of using software for data-analysis and visually presenting data (e. g. Excel, SPSS, R)
* Ability to carry out research under direction and supervision
* High level of communication skills (written and verbal)
* High standard of report writing skills
* An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological difficulties or other disabilities, and the ability to interact with individuals with these needs
* A Full Driving Licence and the ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
Essential
* ABOUT YOU:
* An upper second class or first class honours degree in psychology
* Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
* Experience of conducting comprehensive literature searches
* Good knowledge of statistical methods
* Experience in designing research studies
* Experiencing of handling and designing databases
* Experience of using software for data-analysis and visually presenting data (e. g. Excel, SPSS, R)
* Ability to carry out research under direction and supervision
* High level of communication skills (written and verbal)
* High standard of report writing skills
* An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological difficulties or other disabilities, and the ability to interact with individuals with these needs
* A Full Driving Licence and the ability to meet the travel 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 details
Employer name
Brainkind
Address
Brainkind
32 Market Place
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9NP
Employer's website
https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Brainkind
Address
Brainkind
32 Market Place
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9NP
Employer's website
https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
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