Research Work, Jobs in Staplegrove, 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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Field Interviewer - Yeovil
the National Centre for Social Research —Yeovil
- £15.12 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- English
- Research
- Annual leave
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Biomedical Scientist Team Manager
Integrated Pathology Partnership Limited —Taunton
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Weekend availability
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Mentoring
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Retail Online Research Volunteer- Store Based (Norton Fitzwarren)
Barnardo's —Norton Fitzwarren
- Call to connect
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Computer skills
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist/Consultant Practitioner (Ash Ward)
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Bridgwater
- £109,725 - £145,478 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Patient care
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Clinical Teaching Fellow (ST3+ Eq) in Obs and Gynae
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Yeovil
- £67,998 - £77,348 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Research
- Patient care
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Autonomy Technologist
Leonardo UK Ltd —Yeovil
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Consultant Geriatrician
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £109,725 - £145,478 a year
- Part-time
- Research
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Artificial Intelligence Research Engineer
SoftInWay Inc. —Weston-super-Mare
- Computer Science
- Research
- Master's degree
Trust Fellows in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children —Street
- £45,715 - £69,976 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Master's degree
- Presentation skills
8d
Retail Online Research Volunteer- Store Based (Yeovil)
Barnardo's —Yeovil
- Call to connect
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Computer skills
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Online Sales Research Volunteer
British Heart Foundation —Tiverton
- Employee discount
Retail Online Research Volunteer- Store Based (Wells)
Barnardo's —Wells
- Call to connect
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Computer skills
- Store discount
- Employee discount

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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
8 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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Person specification
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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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Contract

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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