Job summary
Description of the Unit or Project
The post holder will work within the GM.Digital Research Unit supporting a portfolio of digital mental health projects which form part of the UK Mental Health Goals Programme. The Mental Health Goals (MHG) programme aims to create an innovative alliance between people with mental health conditions - whose views are often not prioritised - and industry - who face unparalleled challenges in mental health R&D - to accelerate precision psychiatry and deliver valuable new treatments that work for those who need them. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/life-sciences-healthcare-goals/mental-health-goals
The post holder will be actively involved in developing innovative approaches to implementing new digital innovations in mental health services. This is an unique opportunity to work within a programme of major national significance for mental health with a variety of stakeholders (industry, researchers, clinicians, lived experience experts). The postholder will be part of a key national team driving innovation in mental health.
Main duties of the job
The Research and Innovation Digital Navigator will contribute towards supporting service users, healthcare professionals and researchers to use digital mental health tools.
The Research and Innovation Digital Navigator will be involved in driving the design and implementation of digital mental health projects to support the UK Mental Health Goals Programme. The postholder will contribute to the accurate collection and secure management of data, and assist with quantitative and qualitative analysis. They will work widely with a range of stakeholders including service users, healthcare professionals, senior NHS leaders, researchers, industry partners and other key digital mental health stakeholders. They will also support the coordination and facilitation of focus groups and digital co-design workshops with participants.
The post-holder will receive line management support from the Digital Navigator Team Lead/Research Unit Manager based in the GM.Digital Research Unit 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 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
Implementation of digital mental health innovations To support the roll-out and implementation of digital mental health research and innovations in mental health services To develop and refine models for implementation of digital tools in mental health To work with broader national and local mental health innovation and research teams to develop implementation playbooks and approaches to support digital tools Communication and networking To regularly liaise with the healthcare professionals and other collaborators to identify and recruit eligible service users for digital innovations; To assist with the promotion of the digital tools to stakeholders; To contribute towards writing papers about digital implementation for reports and publications; To help present information on implementation progress and outcomes to management groups; To assist with the presentation of findings at internal and external meetings, and conferences nationally and internationally; and To liaise with research colleagues and support administrative staff on routine matters. To communicate effectively with national and international stakeholders in-person and virtually Administrative activities To contribute to the development/design of implementation approaches with the members of the team. To assist with the running of any pilots , innovations and research studies. To liaise with relevant funding bodies, research support network (e.g. NIHR Research Design Service, MRC, OLS) and R&I departments of partner organisations. To assist with the running of focus groups or consultation groups with service users and/or other stakeholders to inform research and innovation To assist in running meetings, including production of agendas, writing of minutes and reports and taking follow-up action as required. To support the team members on other relevant research/administrative activities as required. Research & Innovation management To populate, maintain and manage relevant and accurate databases on a daily basis, ensuring they represent a comprehensive and accurate record of progress. To work effectively under time-pressure in order to meet tight deadlines and project milestones. To retrieve complex data from digital tools and analyse outcomes to produce summary reports on activity for a variety of purposes. To implementation research and innovation policies / standard operating procedures for their own work area and to be able to propose improvements to policies/procedures where relevant. To assume responsibility for the safe and secure use of equipment To provide advice or demonstrate own activities or workplace routines to new research staff or temporary researchers working on the project. To contribute to the production of accurate information and timely submission of the Progress Reports to the relevant bodies (e.g. funders, the Trust). To organise their own day-to-day tasks and activities; the post holder must be able to take significant responsibility for planning and implementation of specific elements of the research activities conducted by the Unit. To have a reliable method of transporting themselves independently to the Units site and willing to travel to meetings with other team members and relevant stakeholders throughout the UK, and internationally if required. To be aware of national developments, attend national events and undertake any necessary and relevant training to keep up to date with research developments and related issues as required. Comply with data management and quality assurance according to regulatory guidelines (ICH GCD and Data Protection Act 1998). Comply with departmental policies concerning security, safety and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are carried out with safe systems of work and current legislation. The post holder may be required to carry out other related tasks that may not be specifically mentioned above. The job description may be reviewed and amended at a later date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Implementation of digital mental health innovations To support the roll-out and implementation of digital mental health research and innovations in mental health services To develop and refine models for implementation of digital tools in mental health To work with broader national and local mental health innovation and research teams to develop implementation playbooks and approaches to support digital tools Communication and networking To regularly liaise with the healthcare professionals and other collaborators to identify and recruit eligible service users for digital innovations; To assist with the promotion of the digital tools to stakeholders; To contribute towards writing papers about digital implementation for reports and publications; To help present information on implementation progress and outcomes to management groups; To assist with the presentation of findings at internal and external meetings, and conferences nationally and internationally; and To liaise with research colleagues and support administrative staff on routine matters. To communicate effectively with national and international stakeholders in-person and virtually Administrative activities To contribute to the development/design of implementation approaches with the members of the team. To assist with the running of any pilots , innovations and research studies. To liaise with relevant funding bodies, research support network (e.g. NIHR Research Design Service, MRC, OLS) and R&I departments of partner organisations. To assist with the running of focus groups or consultation groups with service users and/or other stakeholders to inform research and innovation To assist in running meetings, including production of agendas, writing of minutes and reports and taking follow-up action as required. To support the team members on other relevant research/administrative activities as required. Research & Innovation management To populate, maintain and manage relevant and accurate databases on a daily basis, ensuring they represent a comprehensive and accurate record of progress. To work effectively under time-pressure in order to meet tight deadlines and project milestones. To retrieve complex data from digital tools and analyse outcomes to produce summary reports on activity for a variety of purposes. To implementation research and innovation policies / standard operating procedures for their own work area and to be able to propose improvements to policies/procedures where relevant. To assume responsibility for the safe and secure use of equipment To provide advice or demonstrate own activities or workplace routines to new research staff or temporary researchers working on the project. To contribute to the production of accurate information and timely submission of the Progress Reports to the relevant bodies (e.g. funders, the Trust). To organise their own day-to-day tasks and activities; the post holder must be able to take significant responsibility for planning and implementation of specific elements of the research activities conducted by the Unit. To have a reliable method of transporting themselves independently to the Units site and willing to travel to meetings with other team members and relevant stakeholders throughout the UK, and internationally if required. To be aware of national developments, attend national events and undertake any necessary and relevant training to keep up to date with research developments and related issues as required. Comply with data management and quality assurance according to regulatory guidelines (ICH GCD and Data Protection Act 1998). Comply with departmental policies concerning security, safety and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are carried out with safe systems of work and current legislation. The post holder may be required to carry out other related tasks that may not be specifically mentioned above. The job description may be reviewed and amended at a later date.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Good Honours Degree in a relevant field (2:1 or above) or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working with digital tools in a healthcare setting.
- oExperience of conducting research or innovation projects in mental health.
- oExperience of working with a a range of stakeholders, including service users, researchers and industry partners.
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a clinical mental health setting within the NHS.
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge/experience of analysis and interpretation of statistical/analytical research outcomes.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent Communication skills (written and verbal).
- oAbility to take responsibility for planning and implementation of specific elements of research studies.
- oComputer Literacy - advanced skills in database (eg Microsoft Excel) and word processing packages.
Other Requirements
Essential
- oReliable method for traveling independently across the UK to support national meetings and digital tool implementation projects.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Good Honours Degree in a relevant field (2:1 or above) or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working with digital tools in a healthcare setting.
- oExperience of conducting research or innovation projects in mental health.
- oExperience of working with a a range of stakeholders, including service users, researchers and industry partners.
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a clinical mental health setting within the NHS.
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge/experience of analysis and interpretation of statistical/analytical research outcomes.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent Communication skills (written and verbal).
- oAbility to take responsibility for planning and implementation of specific elements of research studies.
- oComputer Literacy - advanced skills in database (eg Microsoft Excel) and word processing packages.
Other Requirements
Essential
- oReliable method for traveling independently across the UK to support national meetings and digital tool implementation projects.
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).
