Job summary
We are seeking a Co-ordinator to join the new AWP Bright Research Centre. This is a new centre created through funding from the Mental Health Translational Research Collaborative, which is establishing a national network of research clinics. Bright's main function is to support clinical research into mood disorders, specifically difficult-to-treat depression and bipolar.
This post is offered for a minimum of 30 hrs up to 37.5 hours per week; to the preference of the successful candidate. The Bright Research Centre is based at Southmead Hospital and the post holder would be the first point of contact for patients accessing the centre. The centre consists of Psychiatrists, R&D Staff, Researchers and other connected departments. This post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team to support the ongoing functioning of the centre.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with people with mental health problems, ideally within the NHS, and be able to work flexibly to support the changing needs of a new centre. As this post is supporting the coordination of a research centre this post would suit individuals who have experience of supporting research in the NHS (although not essential).
Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.
Main duties of the job
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a new Research Centre and contribute to improving and widening access to research for people with mental health problems. The successful individual should be passionate and enthusiastic about improving services through research and able to communicate complex information in a sensitive manner.
The post holder will play a central role in supporting the co-ordination of the centre, providing business co-ordination, overseeing clinical and research administration provision and support the day-to-day operational management of the centre.
The post holder will be the first point of contact for patients accessing the centre for either clinical assessment or research participation, supporting the patient journey throughout their contact with the centre. This will include registering new referrals, obtaining pre-screening information, triaging appointments, liaison with clinicians for appointments and all administration in relation to the centre.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust):a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
AWP is committed to support and create a positive research and evidence-based environment and culture, which can have a beneficial impact on everyone who works for the organisation and the care we provide to those who use our services.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting the Lead Consultant and R&D Manager in compiling and delivering Business Plans including liaison with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal to the organisation and external, including:
Multidisciplinary Teams (Community or Inpatient)
Services Users and Carers
Health and Social Care teams i.e. GPs and community health
Senior Management
Other statutory agencies e.g. Police, Ministry of Justice, safeguarding etc
Participating in and organising strategic, service and Trust/ Divisional/ Departmental meetings, including associated resources.
Developing and implementing centre and administration procedures and protocols, which deliver quality and efficiency to meet the needs of service users and the service.
Providing and discussing confidential sensitive, contentious, or complex information with admin and clinical staff at all levels of the organisation, service users and others. This may include identifying (non-clinical) staff problems within the R&D team and supporting clinicians and the R&D manager to resolve these problems.
Managing a range of routine projects/tasks and intervene to resolve problems as they arise, to achieve expected outcomes
Ensuring planned activities or programmes e.g. meetings, events, conferences, etc., taking particular responsibility for more complex arrangements, of a sensitive or difficult nature.
Participating in the management of rosters as required.
Making presentations to colleagues and support managers to develop and deliver presentational materials when required.
Ensuring systems are in place to gather, analyse and report centre performance and quality information, working closely with local managers and corporate teams.
Providing finance administration support in relation to raising requisitions, supporting invoicing, ordering equipment, finance report generation, liaising with R&D and the relevant management accountant for support.
Supporting administrative information systems where required with the active support of the Head of R&D and Corporate Information Leads
For a full list of duties, please review the full job description.
Please note: Interviews will take place on 6th May in person at Gloucester House, Southmead (Bristol). You will need to be able to attend the interview in person on this date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting the Lead Consultant and R&D Manager in compiling and delivering Business Plans including liaison with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal to the organisation and external, including:
Multidisciplinary Teams (Community or Inpatient)
Services Users and Carers
Health and Social Care teams i.e. GPs and community health
Senior Management
Other statutory agencies e.g. Police, Ministry of Justice, safeguarding etc
Participating in and organising strategic, service and Trust/ Divisional/ Departmental meetings, including associated resources.
Developing and implementing centre and administration procedures and protocols, which deliver quality and efficiency to meet the needs of service users and the service.
Providing and discussing confidential sensitive, contentious, or complex information with admin and clinical staff at all levels of the organisation, service users and others. This may include identifying (non-clinical) staff problems within the R&D team and supporting clinicians and the R&D manager to resolve these problems.
Managing a range of routine projects/tasks and intervene to resolve problems as they arise, to achieve expected outcomes
Ensuring planned activities or programmes e.g. meetings, events, conferences, etc., taking particular responsibility for more complex arrangements, of a sensitive or difficult nature.
Participating in the management of rosters as required.
Making presentations to colleagues and support managers to develop and deliver presentational materials when required.
Ensuring systems are in place to gather, analyse and report centre performance and quality information, working closely with local managers and corporate teams.
Providing finance administration support in relation to raising requisitions, supporting invoicing, ordering equipment, finance report generation, liaising with R&D and the relevant management accountant for support.
Supporting administrative information systems where required with the active support of the Head of R&D and Corporate Information Leads
For a full list of duties, please review the full job description.
Please note: Interviews will take place on 6th May in person at Gloucester House, Southmead (Bristol). You will need to be able to attend the interview in person on this date.
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification), ideally within a healthcare related field.
Desirable
- Project management qualification
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
- Ability to plan own work and that of others
- A flexible and imaginative approach to problem solving
- Ability to relate to people at all levels and in all settings
Desirable
- Experience of supporting NHS research projects
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Advanced Level of IT Skills in Microsoft Office and other relevant software packages and systems.
- Effective communication skill both internal and external sometimes in complex and sensitive situations.
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification), ideally within a healthcare related field.
Desirable
- Project management qualification
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
- Ability to plan own work and that of others
- A flexible and imaginative approach to problem solving
- Ability to relate to people at all levels and in all settings
Desirable
- Experience of supporting NHS research projects
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Advanced Level of IT Skills in Microsoft Office and other relevant software packages and systems.
- Effective communication skill both internal and external sometimes in complex and sensitive situations.
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.
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