Research associate Work, Jobs in Highbridge, Som (with Salaries)

Research Associate (Mental Health)
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Travel
- Psychology
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Research Associate
Cardiff University —Cardiff
- £41,064 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
Clinical Research Associate, South West England
IQVIA —Portishead
- Full-time
- No degree
- Recruiting
- AI
Research Associate in Bioimaging
Cardiff University —Cardiff
- £41,064 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- University
Research Associate - Microstructural MRI
Cardiff University —Cardiff
- £41,064 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- University
- Annual leave
Clinical Research Associate II, South West England
IQVIA —Portishead
- Full-time
- No degree
- Recruiting
- AI
Biology Laboratory Technician
Cytiva —Cardiff
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Quality control
- In-person
- Annual leave
13d
Research Associate in Lung Tissue Imaging
Cardiff University —Cardiff
- £41,064 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
- Annual leave
7d
Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Evidence Synthesis
University of Bristol —Clifton
- £39,096 - £50,253 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- University
- School
5d
Research Associate / Senior Research Associate in the Functional Morphology of Trilobite Eyes
University of Bristol —Clifton
- £39,906 - £50,253 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- School
- Analytics
Research Associate in QET LABS /Senior Research Associate
University of Bristol —Clifton
- £37,099 - £46,974 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Laboratory experience
Research Associate / Senior Research Associate in Mathematical and Data Modelling
University of Bristol —Clifton
- £39,906 - £44,746 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Maths
- Machine learning
13d
Associate Technical Director - Ecology
Arcadis —Cardiff
- Team management
- Travel
- Leadership
Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Intracellular Transport and Protein Design
University of Bristol —Clifton
- £44,746 - £50,253 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
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Research Associate (Mental Health)

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust -
Taunton

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Job details

Part-time | Fixed term contract
£39,959 - £48,117 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
Qualitative research
Psychology

Full job description

The closing date is 20th Sep 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) 1st October
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Job summary

We are looking for a Research Associate to join the Mental Health Learning Systems project, a collaboration between Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Plymouth.

You'll work as part of a research team embedded within local mental health services, helping to develop and answer service evaluation and research questions that support needs-led and inclusive care.

Working closely with clinicians, managers, researchers, people with lived experience and other stakeholders, you will contribute to the co-design of research and service evaluation activity, with a particular focus on qualitative methods. You will be involved in participant recruitment, data collection, qualitative interviewing, analysis, interpretation and write-up, as well as knowledge mobilisation and dissemination of findings.

This is a varied role requiring strong qualitative research skills, excellent communication and the ability to build effective relationships across clinical and academic environments.

The role will involve travel to clinical bases across Somerset and occasional travel to Plymouth and other locations.

Interviews have been scheduled for the 1st October.

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Main duties, tasks & skills required

The Research Associate will contribute to the design and delivery of qualitative research and service evaluation within Somerset mental health services.

Key duties will include identifying and recruiting eligible participants; undertaking sensitive qualitative interviews and observational or ethnographic data collection; analysing qualitative data using appropriate methods; and contributing to the interpretation, write-up and dissemination of findings.

The post holder will work with clinicians, managers, researchers, service users, carers, voluntary sector partners and other stakeholders to co-design service evaluation questions and research activity. They will also contribute to the development and evaluation of knowledge mobilisation approaches.

The role includes maintaining accurate study records, supporting ethical and governance processes, contributing to reports, publications, presentations and funding applications, and ensuring research is conducted in line with relevant governance, ethical and regulatory requirements.

The post holder will manage their own workload, take responsibility for specific elements of research activity and work independently within the wider research team.

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About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

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Job description

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

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Qualifications
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Essential

Relevant degree level (psychology, social science, health care) or equivalent.
Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent (or working towards

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Desirable

PhD in a relevant and related field

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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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For help with your application, contact:
Adrian Hayes

[email protected]

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Pay scheme

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Salary
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£39959.00 to £48117.00 Yearly
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Fixed Term

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Duration

4 Year(s)

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Working pattern

Part-Time

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Reference number

184-OL-PU-5714

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Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA

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