Job Description

Ref Number

B02-08732

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

See advert text

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

29-May-2025

About us

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The UCL Division of Psychiatry, located within the Faculty of Brain Sciences, is a world-renowned centre of excellence in mental health research. Our mission is to improve mental health through cutting-edge research and education. By leveraging insights from basic science, we address clinical problems with the aim of improving patient outcomes and public health. Moreover, we take pride in delivering innovative teaching that is directly relevant to clinical practice and informed by our research. Join our team and help us drive forward the field of mental health research and education.

About the role

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You will join the EPICare programme, a major national initiative to develop, implement and evaluate a new national digital registry for psychosis in England that could transform patient outcomes by delivering real time insights from better use of clinical data. EPICare is jointly funded by the Office for Life Sciences Mental Health Mission and National Institute of Health Research Programme Grant for Applied Research (PGfAR). The postholder will be the programme manager for the evaluation phase of the study, funded by the PGfAR.



Following a successful co-design and build, the EPICare platform is currently being implemented in Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) services 5 diverse, large and representative NHS Trusts in England. The EPICare registry will harmonise routinely collected electronic health record data in a Secure Data Environment, to enable us to evaluate the (i) epidemiology of psychosis in England, at scale, (ii) the real-world effect of NICE-mandated interventions on patient outcomes, (iii) inequalities in offer, and receipt of care, and (iv) the interconnection between these components of risk, care and outcome. We will evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the registry to deliver rapid, real-world actionable insights to improve patient care and reduce disparities. Simultaneously, we are implementing a clinician-facing dashboard to flow these data insights back to clinical teams. We will also evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of this dashboard to improve fidelity to NICE standards of care and reduce inequalities in treatment for psychosis.



The postholder will be responsible for supporting the Chief Investigators on the EPICare programme (Professors James Kirkbride, UCL, and Professor Rachel Upthegrove, University of Oxford) in implementing and managing the programme grant. You will need outstanding communication, leadership and management skills to work with a variety of co-investigators and stakeholders, including academics, clinicians, patients, carers, and policymakers. We place patient and public involvement and engagement at the heart of what we do. You will be encouraged and supported to take a lead role in programme management, and to contribute to research papers and outputs where appropriate. A full range of duties can be found on the attached job description.



The post is funded for 12 months in the first instance. The programme grant has been funded by the NIHR for four years, with the last three years conditional on meeting agreed milestones in year 1. Subject to this, and satisfactory performance by the postholder, we will have the option to extend the role for a further 29 months (1FTE).



Appointment at Grade 7 (43,374 - 45,622 per annum) is dependent upon having strong and sustained experience in programme management in a clinical academic area, and relevant professional qualifications in project management.

About you

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We are looking for a highly organised, experienced programme manager with excellent communication, interpersonal skills, organisational skills, and the ability to think independently and critically to solve problems as they arise. They should have demonstrable experience in managing large, multisite, intersector clinical academic studies or programmes of research that involve multiple stakeholders with diverse experiences, skills, and knowledge. Knowledge of the organisational structure of the NHS funding, commissioning and service delivery landscape in England will be essential, as will experience of collaborating or working with or in NHS organisations responsible for delivering mental health care.



Please review the job description before applying, paying particular attention to the essential / desirable criteria, and ensure your experience in these areas is addressed in the application.

Application process:

A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.



Please submit a 2-page CV including: Your undergraduate and post-graduate education with your degree class. Employment history. Any publications and your ORCID ID, if applicable.



Please use the personal statement section to explain briefly how you meet essential/desirable criteria outlined in the person specification. Please keep your personal statement under 500 words.



Please upload any key transcripts



Please do not upload publications or manuscripts. Instead please provide a link or a reference of any publications you have authored.



Please do not upload your photograph on your application/CV.

Contact details:

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Professor James Kirkbride at j.kirkbride@ucl.ac.uk. If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact dop.hr@ucl.ac.uk

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:


41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

On-Site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

Discounted medical insurance


The full range of staff benefits can be found here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-benefits/staff-benefits

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.



We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.



The Division of Psychiatry prides itself for operating in an all-inclusive environment. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and there is a commitment to advancing the careers of everyone, regardless of gender or role. We aim to provide a family friendly environment where both women and men feel able to take the time they need for family. The Athena SWAN Charter recognises commitment to advancing women's careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment in academia and the Division is delighted to have an Athena Swan Silver Award since 2022. All staff are invited to contribute to EDI initiatives within the Division to contribute to improving working conditions and opportunities for all. Mentoring is a crucial part of supporting career progression and mentoring schemes are available for staff in the Division.