Research at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

We are happy to announce that participant recruitment for The COSI Study, trialling a group parenting program within perinatal, mental health services, is now complete. A total of 371 parents were recruited to take part, and with 55 of these coming from Sussex Partnership, we are the top recruiting site for the study. Our helpful perinatal teams made a huge impact, explaining the study to people within their service. Thank you to everyone involved.

We’re looking for a Research Assistant to work in our Immunopsychiatry Clinic.
Band 4, Permanent, 15hrs, Base: Sussex Education Centre
Ref: 354-CO-21341

For more information, and to apply, see

Closing date for applications is 11/01/2024 23:59*

* In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

TRAC vacancies

Creative session with our EDI in Research working group this week. Trying to make sure all stages of the research process are as inclusive as possible. What's your EDI pledge for 2024...? 🤔

Sussex Partnership has been delighted to have been part of Time for Dementia for the past 10 years and to share the celebration of the 10th anniversary of with

Join us for a special webinar commemorating a decade of dedication to

18/03/2024 11.00am

Register here: bit.ly/46TjhZv

Now open in Sussex:

An opportunity for public sector healthcare/social care staff in participating Trusts to take part in a national research study offering free online courses for :

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Stress-Reduction Psychoeducation are both recommended by NICE as effective wellbeing interventions. SPFT is delighted to be a part of this study led by the University of Nottingham and funded by the National Institute of Health Research.

To find out more please see our study page here: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/our-research/mental-health-dementia-research/research-studies/current-research-studies?open=15647%2C15673%2C15169 -accordion-15673

Courses begin in January 2024.

Interested in taking part?

Here is the link:

https://cdss.nottingham.ac.uk/redcap/surveys/?s=EXM8WE8FNA38FRNJ

Please select Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust / Kent, Surrey, Sussex Network as your trust that directed you to the study.

Any questions? Please email us: [email protected]

Representing the research team tonight at the Sussex Parnership NHS Foundation Trust Positive Practice Awards. Happy to get together with fantastic colleagues across and hear about and celebrate some of the inspiring work colleagues do. 🙏🏻

ECHOES study, led by Prof Mark Hayward, is now open - we’re piloting a new school-based support for young people in secondary schools who hear voices:

Research study to pilot new school-based support for young people who are hearing voices A group of Sussex researchers are partnering with universities and school mental health support teams to pilot a school-based programme to help young people in West Sussex who are hearing voices to

We are currently recruiting a Senior Research Assistant for our "OUTSIDE 2" Study. We are currently recruiting a Senior Research Assistant for the "OUTSIDE 2" Study. Details are:

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT

* Band 5
* 37.5hrs
* Fixed Term - 30 months
* Ref: 354-CO-21286

For more information and to apply, click HERE

Closing date is 03/11/2023 @ 23:59

Interviews will be held on Zoom on the afternoon of Monday 13 November and it will not be possible to schedule a different time. Please keep this free in your diary.

TRAC vacancies

We’re looking to hire TWO RESEARCH ASSISTANTS for our Outside 2 study:
* Band 4
* 37.5hrs (each post)
* Fixed Term - 24 months
* Ref: 354-CO-21285

For more information and to apply, see

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/work-for-us/trac-vacancies #!/job/v5737422

Closing date is 03/11/2023 @ 09:00

Interviews will be held on Zoom on Friday 17 Nov.

TRAC vacancies

Apri and Paula are taking the research stall to the well-being day at St Richard’s church, Hove today, 10.30-1.00 ish please come and say hi if you’re in the area!

Positive findings from LIGHTMind2 led by Prof clara_strauss which has found a way to support people with mild to moderate depression. Thank you to the 410 people who took part and our lived experience advisory group- we couldn’t have done it without you! ⬇️

Depression: Mindfulness-based CBT can help Research suggests that mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), delivered as supported self-help, can help people with depression

Lauren & Apri were @ Langley Green health and wellbeing event this week. We’ll be at on , Tues 11-1, with cakes, research info & maybe a handshake, raising money for

We are currently looking for a Principal Psychological Therapist to work with Kathy Greenwood on the SlowMo2 trial (digitally supported therapy for psychosis)

* Band 8B, 15hrs, Fixed Term - 28 months
* Ref: 354-CO-21263

For more information and to apply, see: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/work-for-us/trac-vacancies #!/job/v5697260

Closing date is 12/10/2023 @ 23:59

Our Dementia Research Unit, based in Crowborough, focuses on drug development for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. If you know someone who may be interested in taking part in research please contact us - one of our friendly dementia research nurses or research coordinators will talk you through every step of the research process. E: [email protected]

Online talk today (13th) at 4pm - Improving neurodivergent wellbeing: novel findings from clinical research - Dr Lisa Quadt and Dr Jessica Eccles.

Abstract: Neurodiversity describes a spectrum of neurological differences in humans, most often referring to neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, ADHD, or Tourette syndrome. Neurodivergent individuals think, feel, sense, interact, and behave differently than the anticipated majority. However, contrary to persistent stereotypes, and similarly to neurotypical people, they present on a complex spectrum of (dis)ability, challenges, and strengths. There is now a robust research base indicating that neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan have worse physical and mental health outcomes, that their life expectancy is up to 30 years reduced, and that their needs are often unmet in healthcare, social care, educational, and social settings, with devastating effects on their wellbeing. Traditional research assumes and focuses on perceived behavioural, emotional, and neurological deficits in neurodivergent populations, with little attention to societal impacts and bodily mechanisms. However, three main aspects likely factor into the heightened vulnerability to psychosocial stress of neurodivergent individuals: (1) bodily mechanisms, such as altered autonomic nervous system function, (2) neurological differences in sensory and emotional processing, and (3) living in a world that is built for and favours the neurotypical majority. Identifying targets for intervention on all three levels is crucial for improving neurodivergent wellbeing. We will present novel clinical research that aims to enhance our understanding of neurodivergence and maps out research and clinical goals for better quality of life of neurodivergent people of all ages.

Everyone is very welcome to attend. We particularly welcome people with lived experience of mood and anxiety difficulties and their friends and family and clinicians and researchers with an interest in mood and anxiety difficulties.

To join the Zoom Meetings please click on the link below:

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We are currently recruiting to the following post working with our friendly team at our Dementia Research Unit:

Clinical Research Coordinator - Dementia (Maternity Cover), Band 6, 37.5hrs.
Fixed Term - ends 29/09/2024
Base: Dementia Research Unit, Crowborough
Line Manager: Natalie Portwine
Ref: 354-CO-21223

Secondments will be considered.

For more information, and to apply: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/work-for-us/trac-vacancies #!/job/v5568588

Closing date for applications is 14/09/2023 @ 23:59

Wishing everyone a happy PRIDE today. Please scan the qr code to join our Research Network and find out more about mental health research.

2-day Medicine Refresher Course for Psychiatrists

20-21 September 2023 - in person at Bramber House, University of Sussex

(this event is exclusively in person and will not be recorded)

Hosted by Prof Naji Tabet and Dr Gosia Raczek

Medicine for Psychiatrists is a two-day course covering topics from general medicine and neurology that are particularly important for practicing psychiatrists. The speakers are specialists with extensive expertise in their field and will deliver practical, clinically focused sessions to refresh knowledge in the fields of cardiovascular medicine, neurology, endocrinology, menopause and sleep. The course is tailored to refresh the medical knowledge of psychiatrists at all grades of training and career stage.

12 CPD points for the two days: 20-21 September 2023.

The full programme is posted on the Centre for Dementia Studies' website (scroll down to the bottom of the page) here: https://www.bsms.ac.uk/research/neuroscience/cds/index.aspx

To book your place click see: https://onlineshop.sussex.ac.uk/product-catalogue/conference-seminars/brighton-and-sussex-medical-school/medicine-for-psychiatrists-refresher-course-september-2023

Refreshments and lunch included

If you have any questions, please email Linda Bennett: [email protected]

Centre for Dementia Studies - BSMS The Centre for Dementia Studies (CDS) works to improve the quality of life of people with dementia and their family carers.

Our partners art Brighton and Sussex Medical School have made a short animation about cognitive impairment and looking after your cognitive health for people living with HIV. It’s being launched today for . The video is a collaboration between academics at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton and Sussex LGBTQ+ Switchboard and people living with HIV who have cognitive issues.

It is part of an information provision initiative BSMS is developing in response to finding that many people living with HIV who have cognitive impairment are unsure of what it means, its causes and its prognosis which causes a lot of stress and anxiety. They’ve also found people living with HIV with and without cognitive issues are worried about their cognitive health but are unsure of how to support and maintain good cognition as they get older.

Here is a link to the video: 📽️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AB7MdiVfJE

HIV and Brain Health This animation was made by people living with HIV who have cognitive issues, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, and the Brighton and Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard...

New from the University of Oxford, the FAST study will consider how changes in memory and thinking skills, or cognition, relate to changes that can be determined from blood samples. Before we start a study with a large number of people, we are performing this smaller study to understand how participants feel about the process. What we learn from this pilot study will be incorporated into the larger study.

To take part in this and other studies, sign up to Join Dementia Research:

Join dementia research 'Join dementia research' is a national service that enables you to register your interest and be matched with suitable research studies.

Interesting article from spft researcher, Dr Claire Warrington:

Police forces across England plan to respond to fewer mental health calls -- here's why Too often police forces are the only agency expected to respond to an emergency, particularly out of hours. Mental health services need better funding to support people properly.

We're celebrating on 5th July. If you would like to join the research team for tea and cake, you are very welcome, especially if you're based at the Mill View site.

Thanks to everyone who has taken part and supported our dementia research- if you would like to find out more about our range of studies, please get in touch!

Big thanks to all our undergraduate placement students - you've been amazing and I've learned lots from you !

Thanks to our primary care services for sharing research opportunities to help us improve care

Raising awareness about research today. Thank you to everyone who has taken part and supported our research so far and welcome to anyone who wants to find out more.

Raising awareness about research today. If you would like to find out about our studies, please get in touch

The University of Sussex is currently recruiting to the following position:

* Research Fellow (Project Manager - CONNECT Study)
* Maternity Cover - Fixed Term until 26/04/2024
* 37.5hrs
* Ref 20880
* Line Manager: Prof Kathy Greenwood

For more information, and to apply, please see:

Research Fellow (Project Manager) Ref 20880 : Jobs : About us : University of Sussex Search for job vacancies at the University of Sussex, including academic roles.

Here’s a new paper from Time for Dementia https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/gps.5922

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led by Dr Stephanie Daley. Students spend time over 3 years with a person with dementia, to gain a deep insight on how it is to live with dementia, so they can take this learning into their healthcare career. Our findings demonstrate improvements in & across a range of professional programmes & universities.

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