Job summary
This post 37.5 hours per week full time, fixed term for 1 year in the first instance. Flexible working and secondments would be considered.
The post holder will work within the GMMH Central Research Delivery Team to provide specialist skills and knowledge to support the delivery of clinical research across Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
This includes supporting the identification and consent of participants to a range of clinical research studies adopted by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR). This involves supporting service users, carers, families and clinical teams involved in studies and supporting the development, implementation and regular review of recruitment strategies for a diverse range of studies delivered across a diverse population.
Additionally the post-holder will actively promote research and the work of the GMMH Research & Innovation team and the NIHR Clinical Research Network amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS.
The post holder will be involved in and oversee the delivery of trial protocols, and will be involved in ensuring that the research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the participants and is conducted within research governance legislation and Trust policies for research.
Post holders will be assigned to specific divisions / clinical services in the Trust and will be expected to report research engagement and referral rates to senior leadership teams overseeing clinical services. The post holder must also be prepared to work across the GMMH geographical footprint.
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
Please see attached 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in health related discipline
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working in an NHS based mental health or social care environment with service user contact
- Demonstrable knowledge of research design and methods including an understanding of the analysis process
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Experience of working on research studies with minimal supervision and in accordance with good clinical practice guidelines, including obtaining clinical samples and administering psychological assessments
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to interpret complex research protocols and present to multidisciplinary team meetings in a succinct and engaging way
- Good IT skills, including demonstrable competence in word processing and data entry systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint and Access packages
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to service user and carer involvement
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in health related discipline
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working in an NHS based mental health or social care environment with service user contact
- Demonstrable knowledge of research design and methods including an understanding of the analysis process
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Experience of working on research studies with minimal supervision and in accordance with good clinical practice guidelines, including obtaining clinical samples and administering psychological assessments
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to interpret complex research protocols and present to multidisciplinary team meetings in a succinct and engaging way
- Good IT skills, including demonstrable competence in word processing and data entry systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint and Access packages
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to service user and carer involvement
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Central Park Building B, First Floor R&I
Northampton Road
Manchester
M40 5BP
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
