Job Description: Clinical Trial Psychologist – Rater
Job Title: Clinical Trial Psychologist / Clinical Rating Scale Rater
Department: Clinical Research
Reports To: Principal Investigator / Clinical Trial Site Manager
Location: Liverpool
Employment Type: Part-time (20 hours per week). For 12-month contract with possibility of extending further 12 months.
Saraly: £34,750 per year (pro rata)
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Psychologist to join our clinical research team in a dedicated rater role. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering, scoring, and documenting standardized clinical rating scales in accordance with clinical trial protocols, assessment manuals, and applicable Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Administer and score the MADRS and other protocol-specified psychological or psychiatric rating scales in accordance with standardized assessment procedures.
- Conduct structured or semi-structured clinical interviews as required by the relevant rating instruments and study protocols.
- Maintain consistency, objectivity, and reliability in scoring, minimizing assessment bias and inter-rater variability.
- Complete all required scale-specific training, certification, and calibration exercises before conducting assessments, where applicable.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a related discipline appropriate to the study requirements and applicable regulations.
- Previous experience administering and scoring standardized psychological or psychiatric rating scales.
- Familiarity with the MADRS and its standardized administration and scoring methodology.
- Understanding of clinical trial procedures, research documentation, and participant confidentiality.
- Ability to conduct structured clinical interviews in a neutral, consistent, and non-leading manner.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to data quality.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with clinical trial participants.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience working as a rater in clinical trials, particularly in depression or other psychiatric indications.
- Experience with additional clinical rating scales, such as the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D), Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A), Clinical Global Impression (CGI), or other instruments relevant to the study.
- Current GCP training and familiarity with clinical research quality standards.
- Experience using electronic data capture systems and electronic source documentation.
To apply for the position, please email hr@avrin.co.uk and attach your CV