The post will commence in September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The postholder will carry out patient recruitment and data collection for the trial across participating perinatal mental health and parent-infant services. The post will involve office-based working alongside travel to clinical sites and participants’ homes.
To carry out patient recruitment and data collection for the trial across participating perinatal mental health and parent-infant services in the region.
- To ensure the trial is conducted in accordance with GCP and other applicable legislation for Clinical Trials, and the General Data Protection Regulation
- To assist with monitoring the trial progress to ensure adherence to the project plan and to identify, evaluate and rectify problems at trial sites as soon as they arise.
- To establish and maintain close working relationships with participating perinatal mental health and parent-infant services in the region.
- To work across participating perinatal mental health and parent-infant services to recruit mothers and birthing persons
- To regularly update the central project team about progress and issues occurring at the sites
- To troubleshoot any issues occurring at the sites
- To systematically screen participant flow through the sites
- Conduct baseline and follow up outcome assessments with mothers and birthing persons and their babies
- Data entry
- To work with the lived experience researcher to support patient and public involvement in the project
- Analyse video recordings of parent-infant interaction using standardised observational measures [full training will be provided]
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Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live . In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Please note this role will not be eligible for sponsorship as it doesn't meet the minimum salary requirements for a skilled worker visa, therefore you must have appropriate right to work in the UK or your application will not be progressed to the next stage of Recruitment.
- To carry out patient recruitment and data collection for the trial across participating perinatal mental health and parent-infant services in the region.
- To ensure the trial is conducted in accordance with GCP and other applicable legislation for Clinical Trials, and the General Data Protection Regulation
- To assist with monitoring the trial progress to ensure adherence to the project plan and to identify, evaluate and rectify problems at trial sites as soon as they arise.
- To establish and maintain close working relationships with participating perinatal mental health and parent-infant services in the region.
- To work across participating perinatal mental health and parent-infant services to recruit mothers and birthing persons
- To regularly update the central project team about progress and issues occurring at the sites
- To troubleshoot any issues occurring at the sites
- To systematically screen participant flow through the sites
- Conduct baseline and follow up outcome assessments with mothers and birthing persons and their babies
- Data entry
- To work with the lived experience researcher to support patient and public involvement in the project
- Analyse video recordings of parent-infant interaction using standardised observational measures [full training will be provided]
- Analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data
- Maintaining essential trial documentation including the Trial Master File
- To assist with preparation of reports including to the ethics committee and the funder
- To deliver presentations (e.g. at workshops and conferences)
- To contribute to project meetings, assisting with agendas and other documentation
- Contribute to writing up the findings of research for reporting purposes and for publication
- Work in accordance with professional guidelines and complying with relevant requirements of Research Governance.
- Contribute to the overall activities of the project team as required.
