Job summary
Description of the Unit or Project
Greater Manchester Menta Health Foundations Trust's (GMMH) Mental Health Nursing Research Unit (MHNRU) and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Research Unit (EDI-RU) have been awarded funding from the NIHR's Health and Social Care Delivery programme to deliver a 30-month project that explores the use of 'patient-led appointment scheduling' (PLAS) for people accessing support from NHS Talking Therapies at Step 2 (low-intensity CBT interventions). The project consists of a clinical trial with nested qualitative study. It aims to determine the feasibility of conducting a larger evaluation trial of PLAS to establish the effectiveness of the approach in improving access for patients from marginalised communities and overall patient satisfaction.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary/Purpose
The post-holder will work closely with the Chief Investigator (Dr Robert Griffiths), Co-Chief Investigator (Professor Dawn Edge), and other members of the project team to support the delivery of this project. Amongst other activities, the post-holder will play a key role in promoting the study amongst key stakeholders (e.g., clinicians and patients), liaising with clinical services, contributing to public and patient involvement and engagement (PPIE) activities, supporting participant recruitment, and contributing to qualitative and quantitative data collection, entry, and analysis.
The post-holder will receive line management support fromDr Robert Griffiths (Director GMMH Mental Health Nursing Research Unit and Lecturer in Mental Health, University of Manchester) in Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). This includes regular line management supervision, clear objective setting for 3, 6 and 12 months and annual appraisals thereafter (depending on continued funding for the post).
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members 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
Research Conduct comprehensive literature searches Synthesise previous/current research evidence To assist in the implementation of a research project. To undertake recruitment, data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes To organise and co-facilitate focus groups with service users, relatives/carers and health professionals. Preparation of study materials, such as interview and focus group topic guides Assist with preparation of applications for ethical approval and ethical amendments.
Governance To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings, steering groups and other forums as appropriate.
Management Set up systems to ensure efficient management of own workload, under the guidance of the Line Manager Set up and manage databases if required
IT responsibilities Utilise IT to support report writing, data input and analysis, and Demonstrate compliance with Trust & University of Manchester policies on data usage and storage, including Health & Safety at Work
General To undertake specific administrative duties as required To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required from time to time
Working environment Primarily Chorlton House Required to comply fully with all Health & Safety Regulations in relation to maintaining safe working environment
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Research Conduct comprehensive literature searches Synthesise previous/current research evidence To assist in the implementation of a research project. To undertake recruitment, data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes To organise and co-facilitate focus groups with service users, relatives/carers and health professionals. Preparation of study materials, such as interview and focus group topic guides Assist with preparation of applications for ethical approval and ethical amendments.
Governance To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings, steering groups and other forums as appropriate.
Management Set up systems to ensure efficient management of own workload, under the guidance of the Line Manager Set up and manage databases if required
IT responsibilities Utilise IT to support report writing, data input and analysis, and Demonstrate compliance with Trust & University of Manchester policies on data usage and storage, including Health & Safety at Work
General To undertake specific administrative duties as required To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required from time to time
Working environment Primarily Chorlton House Required to comply fully with all Health & Safety Regulations in relation to maintaining safe working environment
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
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in psychology (at least 2:1).
Desirable
- Masters in relevant subject or master's in research (MRes).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of conducting research
- Experience of collecting and analysing qualitative data
Desirable
- Have experience in Patient & Public Involvement (PPI) in a research setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Have knowledge of research design
- Knowledge of research methods, including, data collection and analysis
- Good understanding of safeguarding vulnerable people
Desirable
- Knowledge regarding psychological approaches to severe mental illness.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to conduct literature searches.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team player and liaise with a variety of other personnel within health and social services and with community members
- Ability to use statistical software e.g. SPSS
- Good presentation skills in both formal and informal settings
Other
Essential
- To be able to communicate effectively with service users, relatives, carers, community members and a range of professionals and non-academics (verbally and in writing).
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in psychology (at least 2:1).
Desirable
- Masters in relevant subject or master's in research (MRes).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of conducting research
- Experience of collecting and analysing qualitative data
Desirable
- Have experience in Patient & Public Involvement (PPI) in a research setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Have knowledge of research design
- Knowledge of research methods, including, data collection and analysis
- Good understanding of safeguarding vulnerable people
Desirable
- Knowledge regarding psychological approaches to severe mental illness.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to conduct literature searches.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team player and liaise with a variety of other personnel within health and social services and with community members
- Ability to use statistical software e.g. SPSS
- Good presentation skills in both formal and informal settings
Other
Essential
- To be able to communicate effectively with service users, relatives, carers, community members and a range of professionals and non-academics (verbally and in writing).
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).
