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No, you do not have to take part. Taking part in this research is voluntary.

What will I be asked to do if I take part?

If you think you would like to take part, please contact me on my email address (g.foat- [email protected]). We can discuss the research in more detail and I can answer any questions you may have. If you decide to take part, I will then arrange to conduct an interview with you at a time and place that is convenient for you. This interview will last approximately one hour and in it I will ask some questions to learn more about what

resilience means to you and your experiences of resilience and your job. All interviews will be audio recorded; I will then type them up and delete the recordings. You can take a break at any point during the interview. If you change your mind about participating in the research, it is requested that you inform the researcher within two weeks of completing your interview to ensure all data is removed. After this time all data will be analysed and thus will be more difficult.

Will my information be identifiable?

All information you provide will be anoymised. The data collected for this study will be stored securely and only the researcher conducting this study and her academic supervisor will have access to the data:

• Audio recordings will be deleted once the interviews have been typed up.

• The files on the computer can only be accessed by Gemma and the computer will be password protected.

• At the end of the study, an electronic copy of all the research information will be kept securely in a password protected file for ten years. This will be kept securely by the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology admin team. At the end of this period, they will be destroyed.

• The typed version of your interview will be made anonymous by removing any identifying information including your name. This means if direct quotes are used in reports of publications of the study, your name will not be attached to them.

• All your personal data will be confidential and will be kept separately from your interview responses.

What will happen to the results?

The results will be written up as part of my doctoral thesis. If you wish, I can provide you with a summary of the findings of the research. This research may also be submitted for publication in an academic or professional journal.

Are there any risks?

Although the interview is not aimed at exploring personal distress or difficulties you may have, you may find yourself talking about experiences that have been upsetting. If you experience any distress during or following participation you are encouraged to inform the researcher who can provide details of support following the interview.

Are there any benefits to taking part?

Although you may find taking part interesting there are no direct benefits from taking part.

Who has reviewed the project?

This study has been reviewed by XX and University of Lancaster Faculty of Health and Medicine Research Ethics Committee.

Where can I obtain further information about the study if I need it?

If you have any questions about the study, please contact the main researcher, Gemma Foat- Smith ([email protected]).

Complaints

If you wish to make a complaint or raise concerns about any aspect of this study and do not want to speak to the researcher, you can contact:

Name: Professor Bill Sellwood

Title: Programme Director, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Address:

Division of Health Research Furness College Lancaster University Lancaster LA1 4YG Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01524 593998

If you wish to speak to someone outside of the Clinical Psychology Programme, you may also contact:

Name: Professor Roger Pickup

Title: Associate Dean for Research

Address: Faculty of Health and Medicine Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences

Lancaster University Lancaster

LA1 4YG

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 01524 593746

What if I need to speak to someone after completing the interview?

If you feel it would be helpful to talk to someone after our interview a session is available with a clinical psychologist employed by XX. This session may be helpful if you experience distress or difficult feelings and would like to explore these further.

If you don’t feel this would be helpful, but you do need further support following the above session, there are staff support groups available within XXXXX. The XXXXXX provides counselling for all staff related to difficulties inside and outside work. They can be contacted on: XXXXXX. Occupational Health Services are also available on: XXXXXXX.

There are also other services available outside NHS: Mind (0300 123 3393), Anxiety UK (08444 775 774), Cruse Bereavement Care (0808 808 1677), CALL Mental Health Helpline (0800 132 737) and Samaritans (116 123).

APPENDIX 4-D Consent Form

Study Title: Staff experiences in paediatric trauma services: Exploring perceptions of resilience when dealing with distress

We are asking if you would like to take part in a research project. This project aims to explore your experience of resilience.

Before you consent to participating in the study we ask that you read the participant

information sheet and mark each box below with your initials if you agree. If you have any questions or queries before signing the consent form please speak to the principal

investigator, Gemma Foat-Smith

Name of Participant_____________ Signature____________________ Date ___________ Name of Researcher _____________Signature ____________________Date ___________

APPENDIX 4-E Participant Debrief Sheet

Thank you for taking the time to complete my study.

What was the study about?

This study was an investigation exploring perceptions of resilience within a paediatric trauma setting.

What happens next?

The results of the interviews will be summarised and a report will be written. A summary of these findings can be provided, if you would like a copy please let me know. This report may also be submitted for publication in an academic or professional journal.