Job summary
The post holder will have a vital role in the delivery of a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded research project, GOTHIC2: A multi-centre randomised placebo-controlled trial of glycopyrrolate and hyoscine hydrobromide for the treatment of clozapine-induced hypersalivation, at GMMH.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will travel to mental health clinics throughout Greater Manchester to discuss the GOTHIC2 trial with community mental health service users, and recruit patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. The post holder will collect data for the project in the clinic or participant homes, involving the CANTAB battery, PANSS and a range of other measures. Full training will be provided. Maintaining good working relationships with service users, carers, clinic staff and other stakeholders will be key to the success of the project. The successful candidate should be organised, capable of independent work, with strong interpersonal skills and a good awareness of mental health difficulties.
The post holder will work collaboratively and be supported by the study Principal Investigator and the research team, research and delivery staff and clinical services to assist with the successful delivery of the study and achievement of local targets in relation to research performance.
The successful applicant will be accountable for ensuring that the research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research. The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users' and their carers.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist with the smooth day-to-day running and completion of this research project by supporting the project manager and the PI
- To assist in the recruitment of participants to assess the eligibility of potential participants
- To explain clearly and in detail the study to participants and to answer their queries regarding the research
- To obtain consent from participants who wish to take part in the staff qualitative study
- To assist with the conduct of or to conduct sensitive semi-structured research interviews with participants as required to explore, elicit and analyse information relating to the research study
- To monitor blinding procedures and ensure blinding is maintained
- To adhere to the service specification and quality standards of NHS trust policies, particularly relating to confidentiality and risk, and to also oversee programme policies in relation to confidentiality and risk
- To ensure that ethics procedures and HRA/ R&I governance procedures are followed
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
- To assist with the smooth day-to-day running and completion of this research project by supporting the project manager and the PI
- To assist in the recruitment of participants to assess the eligibility of potential participants
- To explain clearly and in detail the study to participants and to answer their queries regarding the research
- To obtain consent from participants who wish to take part in the staff qualitative study
- To assist with the conduct of or to conduct sensitive semi-structured research interviews with participants as required to explore, elicit and analyse information relating to the research study
- To monitor blinding procedures and ensure blinding is maintained
- To adhere to the service specification and quality standards of NHS trust policies, particularly relating to confidentiality and risk, and to also oversee programme policies in relation to confidentiality and risk
- To ensure that ethics procedures and HRA/ R&I governance procedures are followed
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
- Good Honours Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) and a Masters Degree or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of conducting quantitative research (including checking the scoring of measures, data collection, data input, and data analysis) for a stand-alone study, such as a Masters or PhD thesis or part of a funded study/trial
- oExperience of data management and adherence to study protocols including lone working
- oExperience of conducting research in a mental health sample
Knowledge
Essential
- oHave computer literacy - advanced skills in database management, spreadsheets and word processing packages
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to take responsibility for planning and implementation of specific elements of the study
- oAbility to engage service user and staff participants in a research project
- oAbility to tolerate inter-personally demanding situations
- oAbility to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines and prioritise accordingly
- oAbility to maintain high standards of integrity and confidentiality
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Good Honours Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) and a Masters Degree or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of conducting quantitative research (including checking the scoring of measures, data collection, data input, and data analysis) for a stand-alone study, such as a Masters or PhD thesis or part of a funded study/trial
- oExperience of data management and adherence to study protocols including lone working
- oExperience of conducting research in a mental health sample
Knowledge
Essential
- oHave computer literacy - advanced skills in database management, spreadsheets and word processing packages
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to take responsibility for planning and implementation of specific elements of the study
- oAbility to engage service user and staff participants in a research project
- oAbility to tolerate inter-personally demanding situations
- oAbility to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines and prioritise accordingly
- oAbility to maintain high standards of integrity and confidentiality
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).
