Job Description

Do you have a background in Psychology? Do you work in Clinical Research, or would you like to? Keep reading!

Scottish Brain Sciences is a Life Sciences Company with Headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland. We deliver clinical trials of new tests and treatments for a range of neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer's disease. We foster the rapid translation of research into practice to bring scientific progress out of the lab and into the community.

We're looking for a

Psychometrist

to help guide participants through the clinical trial processes and support our growing team

based at our Aberdeen site

.

As our new

Psychometrist

, you will play a pivotal role by ensuring the accurate and standardised administration of cognitive, personality, and neuropsychological tests. These tests might assess memory, attention, executive function, mood, or other cognitive and emotional domains relevant to the trial's focus. Your work will support the psychometric integrity of the trial. Supervised by our Psychologist, you will work alongside our multi-disciplinary team that includes doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Some of what you'll be doing:

Undertake protocol-based psychological assessments of participants using standard psychological tests, including standardised, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with participants and study partners Undertake specific assessments of participants in line with the protocol and as delegated by the investigator and monitor condition throughout their participation Identify, screen, and recruit study participants into research studies to ensure effective achievement of study aims Maintain accurate records and ensure all relevant information is documented in source data worksheets and participant medical records if applicable Ensure the research studies are carried out in compliance with trial protocols, data protection regulation, and Good Clinical Practice guidelines Communicate effectively with participants, the research team and other professionals as appropriate to ensure that the trial protocol and Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to Provide ongoing information, advice and support to individuals participating in research studies and their study partners acting on any concerns raised in a timely manner Support the delivery of various internal/external audits Collaborate with peers to continuously assess the program to meet the needs of the trial; this includes policies and procedures for compliance Take a pro-active approach with all communications with internal and external stakeholders

The skills, experience, and qualifications you'll bring:

BSc/BA in a relevant field (e.g. psychology/nursing) Experience of working with clinical rating scales (e.g. MMSE, CDR, ADAS-Cog) Experience in a healthcare or social care setting Emotional Intelligence and patience Self-motivated and proactive Strong organisational skills Able to work independently, and as part of a team Demonstrable professional demeanour and ethical integrity

Even better if you have:

Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice principles Background of working with midlife and elderly populations Previous research experience Psychiatry/neurology trial experience

Does this sound like you? We would love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV and cover letter to recruitment@brainsciences.scot

Scottish Brain Sciences is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please Note:

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (35 hours)

Pay: 28,000 00 - 35,000 per year (depending on experience)

Location:

Aberdeen

Benefits:

37 days' holiday (includes public) Company pension Life insurance Private medical insurance On-site parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person