About this role
Job summary
The Research Assistant will work flexibly across a portfolio of applied mental health and service evaluation projects within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Forensic Research Unit and the Health and Justice Research Network at the University of Manchester. This includes diverse studies such as the evaluation of innovative interventions (e.g. comedy-based interventions in prison settings) and supporting the analysis and dissemination of legacy projects (e.g. the evaluation of the decommissioning of women's enhanced medium secure services).
The post holder will contribute to all stages of the research cycle, including study set-up, data collection, analysis, and reporting. The role will also involve supporting Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement activities, including facilitating community groups and focus sessions, as well as contributing to the communication and dissemination of research through social media and other public-facing platforms.
Main duties of the job
A key aspect of the role will involve working collaboratively with clinical staff, service users, and multidisciplinary teams to support the development of new research ideas and service improvement initiatives. As such, this role is ideally suited to a highly adaptable, proactive, and creative individual who is comfortable working across multiple projects and settings, can manage competing priorities, and is responsive to evolving research, service, and engagement needs
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
Good honours degree in psychology (at least 2:1).
Desirable
Masters in relevant subject or master's in research (MRes).
Experience Essential
Experience of conducting research
Desirable
Have experience in Patient & Public Involvement (PPI) in a research setting
Knowledge Essential
Have knowledge of research design Knowledge of research methods, including, data collection and analysis Good understanding of safeguarding vulnerable people
Desirable
Knowledge regarding psychological approaches to severe mental illness.
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to conduct literature searches. Ability to work collaboratively as a team player and liaise with a variety of other personnel within health and social services and with community members Good presentation skills in both formal and informal settings
Other Essential
To be able to communicate effectively with service users, relatives, carers, community members and a range of professionals and non-academics (verbally and in writing).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Central Park - Building B - 1st floor R&I office
Northampton Road
Manchester
M40 5BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)