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Psychology is a particularly broad area of study, and degrees within this specific subject will cover a wide range of skills and specialism.Many of these options are available via distance leanring. With adavnces in communication technology and course flexibility its now both commmonplace and manageable to study through this medium.

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Doctorate in Clinical Psychology DClinPsy

King's college london, university of london.

Welcome to the UK’s oldest Clinical Psychology training programme. The DClinPsy programme at King’s College London trains clinical Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree

Health Psychology MSc

BPS-accredited MSc in Health Psychology is specifically designed for graduate psychologists who wish to go on to becoming registered Read more...

• 1 year Full time degree: £12,468 per year (UK)

Human & Applied Physiology MSc

Our Human & Applied Physiology MSc will give you an advanced theoretical and practical understanding of the functioning of the muscular, Read more...

• 1 year Full time degree: £15,840 per year (UK)

Organisational Psychiatry & Psychology MSc

Our Organisational Psychiatry & Psychology course is unique in the UK and Europe. It draws on contemporary psychological, psychiatric and Read more...

• 2 years Part time degree: £7,920 per year (UK)

Early Intervention in Psychosis MSc

Our unique Early Intervention in Psychosis course provides world- class specialised training in the early identification and clinical Read more...

Psychology and Neuroscience of Mind-Body Interface MSc

Evidence from clinical practice, as well as research, has revealed patients with mental health disorders often also experience physical Read more...

Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health PGDip

The online Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health course aims to provide a comprehensive and integrated exploration of our current Read more...

• 16 months Online degree: £10,422 per year (UK)

Developmental Psychology & Psychopathology MSc

You will develop knowledge about the genetic and environmental causes of typical and atypical psychological development, the standard Read more...

Psychology Research MPhil/PhD

Our PhD programme allows students to carry out research in any of our 14 departments and in a wide variety of areas; from molecular Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £7,950 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £3,975 per year (UK)

Psychological Medicine Research MPhil/PhD

The Department of Psychological Medicine at King's College London is the largest department in the Institute of Psychiatry Psychology & Read more...

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis PG Dip

Our Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT) course provides practical, intensive and detailed training to equip you with the necessary Read more...

• 24 months Distance without attendance degree

Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health MSc

• 2 years Online degree: £9,924 per year (UK)

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Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health

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Early Intervention in Psychosis

Health psychology, affective disorders, clinical psychology.

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Psychiatric Research

Family therapy, international addiction studies (ipas), global mental health, forensic and neurodevelopmental sciences, clinical neuroscience, old age psychiatry, war and psychiatry, cognitive behavioural therapies, health service and population, neuroscience, clinical neuropsychiatry, social genetic and developmental psychiatry, forensic mental health.

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Research Therapist Assistant in the Department of Psychology

King's college london - psychology.

The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) is a School of King's College London and the largest academic community in Europe devoted to the study and prevention of mental illness and brain disease. The IoPPN pioneers research into new and improved ways of understanding and treating mental ill health ( http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/ ). The research role is based in the Psychology Department, one of the world’s largest academic groupings of clinical and health psychologists. It is one of four departments in the School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences. ( https://www.kcl.ac.uk/psychology ) 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our study to improve cognitive recovery in multiple sclerosis will recruit individuals with MS and support us to offer technology-assisted cognitive rehabilitation in a pilot randomised controlled trial as a research therapy assistant. The trial aims to understand the feasibility, acceptability, and initial effectiveness of technology-assisted cognitive rehabilitation for improving how people with MS cope with cognitive difficulties. It is the perfect opportunity for someone interested in translational clinical neuropsychology research and practice.

People with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can have cognitive difficulties that affect their ability to achieve meaningful goals. Finding treatments to improve cognition is a major priority in MS research and for NHS services. Our vision is to provide a novel therapy to reduce cognitive difficulties or limit their decline so individuals with MS can achieve their personal goals. We will use a tried and tested therapist-supported cognitive rehabilitation software and therapy programme, developed at the IoPPN, that builds cognition and metacognitive skills. Our study will gather evidence towards the design of a larger trial examining benefits and mechanisms of effect.

The post-holder will have an interest in and/or experience of therapy and research with people with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis or highly related neurological conditions. It would suit a bright, responsible individual who can take initiative as well as work well in a team as well as problem solve issues relatively independently.

This is a full time (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an fixed term contract for up to 13 months.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• Degree in a Psychology or related field at least at the 2.1 level
• Experience of working in a clinical (e.g., NHS) setting with people with multiple sclerosis or highly related neurological conditions in the NHS
• Proven ability to use initiative to efficiently plan, and progress projects and communicate their findings
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team member as well as working alone  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with colleagues at all levels
• An understanding of confidentiality and protocols for ethics and data protection
• Flexible approach to dealing with research problems as they arise
• Excellent organisation and administrative skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience working as an assistant psychologist offering assessment and/or treatment to people with multiple sclerosis or highly related neurological conditions in the NHS.
•  Experience working as a research assistant in a study using digital technology in people with multiple sclerosis or highly related neurological conditions. 
•  Experience with, and commitment to, patient and public engagement and non-academic dissemination of research study findings.

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King's College London

Job id: 095051 . Salary: £37,332 - £38,966 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance .

Posted: 05 September 2024 . Closing date: 15 September 2024 .

Business unit: IoPPN . Department: Psychology .

Contact details: Dr Sara Simblett / Professor Dame Til Wykes . [email protected] / [email protected]

Location: Denmark Hill Campus . Category: Research .

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The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) is a School of King's College London and the largest academic community in Europe devoted to the study and prevention of mental illness and brain disease. The IoPPN pioneers research into new and improved ways of understanding and treating mental ill health (http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/ ). The research role is based in the Psychology Department, one of the world’s largest academic groupings of clinical and health psychologists. It is one of four departments in the School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences. (

www.kcl.ac.uk/psychology

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our study to improve cognitive recovery in multiple sclerosis will recruit individuals with MS and support us to offer technology-assisted cognitive rehabilitation in a pilot randomised controlled trial as a research assistant. The trial aims to understand the feasibility, acceptability, and initial effectiveness of technology-assisted cognitive rehabilitation for improving how people with MS cope with cognitive difficulties. It is the perfect opportunity for someone interested in translational clinical neuropsychology research.

People with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can have cognitive difficulties that affect their ability to achieve meaningful goals. Finding treatments to improve cognition is a major priority in MS research and for NHS services. Our vision is to provide a novel therapy to reduce cognitive difficulties or limit their decline so individuals with MS can achieve their personal goals. We will use a tried and tested therapist-supported cognitive rehabilitation software and therapy programme, developed at the IoPPN, that builds cognition and metacognitive skills. Our study will gather evidence towards the design of a larger trial examining benefits and mechanisms of effect.

The post-holder will have an interest in and/or experience of research with people with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis or highly related neurological conditions. It would suit a bright, responsible individual who can take initiative as well as work well in a team as well as problem solve issues relatively independently. The role involves recruitment and assessment of participants from local services, working closely with a research therapy assistant and a team of clinical academics. The successful applicant will join the Department of Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London.

This is a full time (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract for up to 19 months.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• Degree in a Psychology or related field at least at the 2.1 level
• Knowledge and/or experience of working with people with multiple sclerosis or highly related neurological conditions in the NHS
• Proven ability to use initiative to efficiently plan, and progress projects and communicate their findings
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team member as well as working alone  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with colleagues at all levels
• An understanding of confidentiality and protocols for ethics and data protection
• Flexible approach to dealing with research problems as they arise
• Excellent organisation and administrative skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience working as an assistant psychologist offering assessment and/or treatment to people with multiple sclerosis or highly related neurological conditions in the NHS.
•  Experience working as a research assistant in a study using digital technology in people with multiple sclerosis or highly related neurological conditions. 
•  Experience with, and commitment to, patient and public engagement and non-academic dissemination of research study findings.

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Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

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We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

Interviews are likely to be held in late September/early October.

We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK. Please note this is dependent on the salary offered which is based on your experience and will be discussed at the offer stage.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances.