Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a researcher to work across a number of high-profile research projects within the GM.Digital Research Unit. For example, we are working with a digital mental health intervention which supports 7-12 year olds who experience symptoms of anxiety. The project will evaluate the implementation of the digital intervention.
Another project is, the Enhancing CAMHS referrals project (EnCAMHS) is looking at improving the quality of referrals to CAMHS services. We aim to understand what the difficulties are in making referrals to CAMHS services. We want to find low-cost and widely reusable mechanisms to reduce inappropriate referrals and to improve the quality of referrals to CAMHS services so that only children and young people who can be helped by CAMHS are referred.
The post holder will also work across various other projects and activities within the GM.Digital Research Unit, related to digital mental health.
The Research Associate will work with the research team in the GM.Digital Research Unit, Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) NHS Foundation Trust, remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions, however this may change when possible. This full-time post is funded for 10 months from the start date.
This full-time post funded until March 2023 with possibilities of renewal.
Main duties of the job
The research associate will contribute towards the day-to-day operation of research projects under the guidance of the Project Managers. They will ensure that daily tasks and ongoing workloads are prioritised and completed within agreed timeframes, will actively participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary study team and will prepare for, attend, and actively contribute to relevant meetings.
The Research Associate will be involved in assisting the GM.Digital leadership team in the design and implementation of digital mental health research projects, contribute to grant applications and submissions, contribute to the accurate collection and secure management of data, and assist with quantitative and qualitative analysis. They will conduct sensitive focus groups and digital co-design workshops with participants as well as contribute to PPIE activities hosted by the GM.Digital Research Team including the CAMHS.Digital Young People.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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
Communication and networking To regularly liaise with the study collaborators and other stakeholders to identify and recruit eligible study participants; To assist with the promotion of the research to stakeholders; To contribute towards the publication of the research in high profile reports and publications; To help present information on research progress and outcomes to management groups; To assist with the presentation of research findings at internal and external meetings, and conferences nationally and internationally; and To liaise with research colleagues and support administrative staff on routine matters.
Decision-making, planning and problem solving To ensure that daily tasks and ongoing workloads are prioritised and completed within agreed timeframes; To make use of standard research techniques and methods; To help the research team achieve research objectives and deadlines; To report any concerns raised by study participants to the project manager/PI; To contribute to decisions affecting the work of the team.Research To assist the GM Digital leadership team in the design and implementation of digital mental health research projects To contribute to grant applications and submissions To conduct sensitive focus groups and digital co-design workshops with participants; To contribute towards the accurate collection and secure management of data; To assist with the quantitative and qualitative analysis and interpretation of the results of the research; To continue to update knowledge and develop skills To contribute to PPIE activities hosted by the GM.Digital Research Unit including the CAMHS.Digital Young People.
Teamwork and learning support To actively participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary study team; To prepare, attend and actively contribute to relevant meetings; and To undertake necessary training for activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and networking To regularly liaise with the study collaborators and other stakeholders to identify and recruit eligible study participants; To assist with the promotion of the research to stakeholders; To contribute towards the publication of the research in high profile reports and publications; To help present information on research progress and outcomes to management groups; To assist with the presentation of research findings at internal and external meetings, and conferences nationally and internationally; and To liaise with research colleagues and support administrative staff on routine matters.
Decision-making, planning and problem solving To ensure that daily tasks and ongoing workloads are prioritised and completed within agreed timeframes; To make use of standard research techniques and methods; To help the research team achieve research objectives and deadlines; To report any concerns raised by study participants to the project manager/PI; To contribute to decisions affecting the work of the team.Research To assist the GM Digital leadership team in the design and implementation of digital mental health research projects To contribute to grant applications and submissions To conduct sensitive focus groups and digital co-design workshops with participants; To contribute towards the accurate collection and secure management of data; To assist with the quantitative and qualitative analysis and interpretation of the results of the research; To continue to update knowledge and develop skills To contribute to PPIE activities hosted by the GM.Digital Research Unit including the CAMHS.Digital Young People.
Teamwork and learning support To actively participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary study team; To prepare, attend and actively contribute to relevant meetings; and To undertake necessary training for activities.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- oGood honours degree in relevant subject (or equivalent) with some knowledge of the study area
Desirable
- oPossessing or working towards a higher research degree
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of conducting quantitative research
- oExperience of conducting and analysing qualitative research
- oExperience of statistical and qualitative computer packages (e.g. SPSS, STATA or an equivalent statistical package and NVIVO)
- oExperience of conducting research in mental health
Desirable
- oExperience working with CAMHS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oTime management skills and the ability to manage own workload under supervision
- oExcellent oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences with confidence, empathy and enthusiasm
- oThe ability to form effective working relationships with colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge/experience of analysis and interpretation of statistical/analytical research outcomes
- oKnowledge of research design and methods
Other Requirements
Essential
- oReliable method for traveling independently across the footprint of the Trust
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- oGood honours degree in relevant subject (or equivalent) with some knowledge of the study area
Desirable
- oPossessing or working towards a higher research degree
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of conducting quantitative research
- oExperience of conducting and analysing qualitative research
- oExperience of statistical and qualitative computer packages (e.g. SPSS, STATA or an equivalent statistical package and NVIVO)
- oExperience of conducting research in mental health
Desirable
- oExperience working with CAMHS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oTime management skills and the ability to manage own workload under supervision
- oExcellent oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences with confidence, empathy and enthusiasm
- oThe ability to form effective working relationships with colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge/experience of analysis and interpretation of statistical/analytical research outcomes
- oKnowledge of research design and methods
Other Requirements
Essential
- oReliable method for traveling independently across the footprint of the Trust
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).
