Job summary
This post has been funded by the Greater Manchester Clinical Research Network to improve and facilitate recruitment of GMMH service users, their families, carers and staff to high quality research studies on the National Institute for Health Research Portfolio.
The post-holder will work with GMMH research units and clinical teams to maximise participant recruitment to NIHR portfolio studies utilising new and established systems and processes. This particular post initially includes a requirement to support recruitment to studies in Dementia. There will be a requirement to recruit to other projects later during the role depending on where recruitment support is needed.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key member of the GMMH R&I team, providing ongoing support to the Dementia Research Centre to enable effective recruitment to clinical research studies related to the research units across the GMMH footprint. The post holder will liaise with the Brain Health Clinic, local clinical teams and study sponsors to support the delivery of study protocols and the service users involved. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that the research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the service users and will have a key role in providing and maintaining appropriate participant-focused environment to facilitate the production of good quality research.
Post holder will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the objectives for this post. Although based at the Rawnsley Building (Central Manchester), post holders will be required to work across GMMH clinical services (including inpatient settings, community, and prisons).
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Post holder should have: Good general level of education such as NVQ plus additional experience OR Diploma in scientific/ healthcare or related discipline
Desirable
- Degree in scientific/healthcare or related discipline
Experience
Essential
- The Post holder should have: oExperience of working in a clinical or service user facing environment oExperience of planning and completing work in a systematic, efficient and timely manner to meet deadlines. oExperience of reading and interpreting guidance and communicating complex information to others. oExperience of handling competing demands simultaneously, prioritising work, meeting deadlines and dealing with an unpredictable work pattern.
Desirable
- oExperience of working in the NHS oExperience of working in a mental health setting. oExperience of presenting to groups of people oExperience of working in research recruitment role
Knowledge
Essential
- Post holder should have: - oKnowledge and understanding of laws relevant to research, e.g., Data Protection Act, Mental Capacity Act oKnowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research oKnowledge of UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care Research oKnowledge and understanding of Research Recruitment.
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of Health Research Authority Approval processes.
Skills
Essential
- oEnthusiastic and committed. oThe ability to develop good working relationships with staff of all disciplines and at all levels to gain confidence The Post holder should have/be: - oEnthusiastic and committed. oThe ability to develop good working relationships with staff of all disciplines and at all levels to gain confidence of a wide range of professionals. oExcellent communication skills, both written and oral including the ability to produce reports and develop promotional material etc. oSpecialist knowledge of MS Office Suite - word processing, spreadsheets, databases, publisher, internet and email. oAbility to work at an appropriate level of autonomy and responsibility. oAbility to work effectively as part of a team. oAbility to analyse, manipulate and present data from large datasets. oAbility to read and interpret guidance and communicate complex information to others. oAbility to work on own initiative and prioritise work. oExcellent organisational skills. oAbility to sustain concentration with constant interruptions.
other
Essential
- oAbility to work in high pressure situations. oAbility and willingness to travel as there is a requirement to travel to different Trust sites and academic establishments within the Northwest area to attend meetings, to meet with services to promote research, attend venues for conferences, and other activities relevant to this role.
Desirable
- The post holder may occasionally be asked to work outside normal work hours (e.g., at organised events)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post holder should have: Good general level of education such as NVQ plus additional experience OR Diploma in scientific/ healthcare or related discipline
Desirable
- Degree in scientific/healthcare or related discipline
Experience
Essential
- The Post holder should have: oExperience of working in a clinical or service user facing environment oExperience of planning and completing work in a systematic, efficient and timely manner to meet deadlines. oExperience of reading and interpreting guidance and communicating complex information to others. oExperience of handling competing demands simultaneously, prioritising work, meeting deadlines and dealing with an unpredictable work pattern.
Desirable
- oExperience of working in the NHS oExperience of working in a mental health setting. oExperience of presenting to groups of people oExperience of working in research recruitment role
Knowledge
Essential
- Post holder should have: - oKnowledge and understanding of laws relevant to research, e.g., Data Protection Act, Mental Capacity Act oKnowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research oKnowledge of UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care Research oKnowledge and understanding of Research Recruitment.
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of Health Research Authority Approval processes.
Skills
Essential
- oEnthusiastic and committed. oThe ability to develop good working relationships with staff of all disciplines and at all levels to gain confidence The Post holder should have/be: - oEnthusiastic and committed. oThe ability to develop good working relationships with staff of all disciplines and at all levels to gain confidence of a wide range of professionals. oExcellent communication skills, both written and oral including the ability to produce reports and develop promotional material etc. oSpecialist knowledge of MS Office Suite - word processing, spreadsheets, databases, publisher, internet and email. oAbility to work at an appropriate level of autonomy and responsibility. oAbility to work effectively as part of a team. oAbility to analyse, manipulate and present data from large datasets. oAbility to read and interpret guidance and communicate complex information to others. oAbility to work on own initiative and prioritise work. oExcellent organisational skills. oAbility to sustain concentration with constant interruptions.
other
Essential
- oAbility to work in high pressure situations. oAbility and willingness to travel as there is a requirement to travel to different Trust sites and academic establishments within the Northwest area to attend meetings, to meet with services to promote research, attend venues for conferences, and other activities relevant to this role.
Desirable
- The post holder may occasionally be asked to work outside normal work hours (e.g., at organised events)
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
