Job summary
Staff who work on inpatient mental health wards experience violence, verbal abuse and see patients harming themselves. They also hear about child abuse that patients have experienced in the past. Together, these experiences are known as 'workplace trauma.' The Workplace Trauma project is an NIHR grant exploring the effect of a workplace trauma support intervention on staff working on acute mental health wards. It is a collaboration betweenGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Manchester. The project's Lead Investigator is Professor Katherine Berry.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based with the Research and Innovation Department at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, which hosts a number of large mental health trials and other research studies. The post holder will also have close links with the University of Manchester, School of Health Sciences where the Lead Investigator is based. Both the Trust and the University place a very high value on collaborative working with service users and collaborate with service user groups locally and nationally to support a range of clinical and research initiatives.
We strive to be an inclusive research unit, and we welcome applicants from a diverse range of communities to apply for the post, including people from diverse ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and/or who identify as having a disability or as being neurodivergent.
We know that experiences of workplace trauma are more common for staff from Black, Asian, and other diverse ethnic communities, and we will be purposively sampling 50% of our participants from a range of minority groups. Experience of recruiting research participants from diverse communities that are often under-represented in research would therefore be beneficial for the role
About us
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.
This 0.5 WTE post is funded until 31st May 2028. We will consider requests for flexible working arrangements, including job shares
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to have proven and substantial experience in managing research studies; for example, by having previously worked as trial manager on a multi-site study.
The post-holder will work alongside colleagues at the University of Manchester and Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust on a research project to explore the effects of workplace trauma on staff working on acute mental health wards. The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating the research activities across multiple sites to ensure the project delivers to target. They may be required to assist with other activities, such as engagement and consultation with stakeholders and dissemination of research findings.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to have proven and substantial experience in managing research studies; for example, by having previously worked as trial manager on a multi-site study.
The post-holder will work alongside colleagues at the University of Manchester and Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust on a research project to explore the effects of workplace trauma on staff working on acute mental health wards. The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating the research activities across multiple sites to ensure the project delivers to target. They may be required to assist with other activities, such as engagement and consultation with stakeholders and dissemination of research findings.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- 1st or 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in health sciences, social sciences (or related) with knowledge of the subject area
- Masters Degree in relevant subject area or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Clear understanding of and interest in mental health or health services research.
- Significant experience of Research Governance and Ethics procedures.
- Relevant experience of managing and supervising research and other staff e.g. within NHS and/or Higher Education Institution (HEIs) environments.
- Track record of authorship of peer-reviewed academic publications, research reports, conference abstracts and presentations.
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of research into psychosocial interventions
- Awareness and understanding of Research Governance Framework
- A thorough knowledge and understanding of working in a research team e.g. appropriate, professional conduct and dealing with matters such as confidentiality
- A sound knowledge of statistics and research methodology
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- 1st or 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in health sciences, social sciences (or related) with knowledge of the subject area
- Masters Degree in relevant subject area or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Clear understanding of and interest in mental health or health services research.
- Significant experience of Research Governance and Ethics procedures.
- Relevant experience of managing and supervising research and other staff e.g. within NHS and/or Higher Education Institution (HEIs) environments.
- Track record of authorship of peer-reviewed academic publications, research reports, conference abstracts and presentations.
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of research into psychosocial interventions
- Awareness and understanding of Research Governance Framework
- A thorough knowledge and understanding of working in a research team e.g. appropriate, professional conduct and dealing with matters such as confidentiality
- A sound knowledge of statistics and research methodology
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).
