Internal and external relationships Internal: Working closely with the study team including academic GP, sociology, statistical, psychology, health economics, and administrative colleagues. External: Working with NHS practices, patients with depression, patient representatives, and study group members in Liverpool, London, Hull and York. Special Requirements To be able to travel to carry out practice visits and patient interviews and clinical staff focus groups. Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. PERSON SPECIFICATION PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Essential Desirable How to be assessed Qualifications, knowledge and experience PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in a health related area Experience of qualitative research including data collection through individual interviews, and analysing qualitative data Experience of running focus groups Experience of working in or with NHS general practices Experience of working in a mental-health related area, and knowledge of mental health issues Application/interview Planning and organising Able to organise own research activities efficiently, independently and to a high standard Attention to detail in following gold standard research procedures, and in the general day-to-day coordination of research Able to efficiently and timely complete research-related projects. Application/interview/ references Problem solving and initiative Able to identify relevant theoretical and methodological issues, and use in-depth knowledge and initiative to address them Able to develop understanding of complex problems within applied health care settings Application/interview/ references
Management and teamwork Work effectively in a team understanding the strengths and weaknesses of others to help teamwork development Application/interview/ references Communicating and influencing Excellent written, oral and communication skills and be able to pay meticulous attention to detail in preparing assessment materials Able to explain the research procedures clearly to patients and clinical staff Able to help write up research results for publication in leading peer-viewed journals Able to help present research results at group meetings and conferences Application/interview/ references Other skills and behaviours Understanding of relevant Health & Safety issues Understanding of ethical issues and evidence of high level of professionalism at all times. Positive attitude to colleagues and students Able to critically analyse own research Application/interview/ references Special requirements Able to attend national and international conferences to present research results DBS Clearance at an enhanced level Application/interview/ references JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS Is this an office-based post? Yes If this post is an office-based job with routine office hazards (eg: use of VDU), no further information needs to be supplied. Do not complete the section below. No If this post is not office-based or has some hazards other than routine office (eg: more than use of VDU) please complete the analysis below. Hiring managers are asked to complete this section as accurately as possible to ensure the safety of the post-holder. ## - HR will send a full PEHQ to all applicants for this position. Please note, if full health clearance is required for a role, this will apply to all individuals, including existing members of staff. ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES Occasionally Frequently Constantly