Research Assistant: Mentalization for Offending Adult Males (MOAM)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Usual working hours 09.00 to 17.00, Monday to Friday, some evening work may be required for which toil will be given

Salary: £23,000 to £25,000 per annum depending on experience, plus 6% contributory pension scheme

The Anna Freud Centre supports distressed children and their families through innovative therapeutic practice and research, training and promoting awareness of mental health issues.

We are recruiting a full-time Research Assistant for a large scale randomised control trial (RCT). This trial will compare Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT) with other services currently offered by probation, to adult male offenders with a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) living in the community.

We are looking for applicants with a good first degree (2.i or higher) in Psychology or relevant discipline, with previous experience of conducting assessments/interviewing participants. The ability to manage the input of a range of individuals and groups is essential. Advanced IT skills, particularly database management and excellent communication skills are also essential. This role requires flexibility and willingness to conduct interviews in evenings (time off in lieu will be given).

University College London (UCL) runs several collaborative projects with the AFC. The employer for the post is the AFC; the post-holder will be based at UCL, 1-19 Torrington Place, London WC1 7HB

The Anna Freud Centre values diversity and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Please email recruitment@annafreud.org or phone 020 7794 2313 if you require assistance or experience difficulties in applying.

For informal enquires please contact Liz Simes, MOAM Trial Coordinator at e.simes@ucl.ac.uk

Contract duration Immediate start, 12 months in the first instance

Closing date for applications Midnight, Friday 10 June 2016

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Wednesday 15 June 2016

Please note: due to volume of applications expected, we will be unable to notify unsuccessful candidates

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22 June 2016

How to apply

For more information about this role and to apply, please go to www.annafreud.org/vacancies

We are unable to accept CVs