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.
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
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
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.
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
