Job summary
The post-holder will have a leading role in planning, coordinating, managing and completing research projects undertaken in collaboration with the Suicide, Risk and Safety Research Unit (SSRU), in particular projects led by Professor Gill Haddock (SSRU Director) and Dr Dan Pratt (SSRU Co-Director). These include, but are not limited to, clinical trials with people with a history of psychosis, self-harm and suicidal behaviour.
The post-holder will contribute to research carried out by Professor Haddock and Dr Pratt by acting where necessary as an applicant on grants submitted by other SSRU researchers, thereby contributing to the high-quality research carried out by the unit.
Main duties of the job
They will have excellent communication and presentation skills, together with the ability to organize and motivate others. They will demonstrate flair, enthusiasm, innovation and leadership when faced with challenges and will provide strategic, tactical and operational management skills in the planning and execution of the research projects under their management.
The post-holder will provide supervision to research assistants and other staff. In addition, the post will involve contributing to high quality research by supporting applications for funding for research from external funding agencies i.e. the National Institute for Health Research.
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
See attached detailed 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed 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
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- The post may require occasional visits/travel throughout the UK a part of multi site studies led by SSRU
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- A good degree in psychology or related subject (2:1 or above)
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Desirable
- PhD in Psychology/Clinical Psychology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing research supervision to research assistants
- Experince of presenting psychology related research at national or international conferences to disseminate and raise the profile of research studies
- Experienced in using databases and data analysis using SPSS
Desirable
- Exprience of conducting randomised controlled trials
- Experience of supporting research grant applications for funding from external agencies, e.g. the National Institute for Health Research
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of knowledge about psychosocial research in areas relevant to the work of SSRU
- Awareness and understanding of Research Governance Framework
- Development of study/office systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to supervise people
- Ability to understand, analyse and interpret complex governance processes
- An ability to interact appropriately with vulnerable clients and their carers and relatives
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- The post may require occasional visits/travel throughout the UK a part of multi site studies led by SSRU
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- A good degree in psychology or related subject (2:1 or above)
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Desirable
- PhD in Psychology/Clinical Psychology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing research supervision to research assistants
- Experince of presenting psychology related research at national or international conferences to disseminate and raise the profile of research studies
- Experienced in using databases and data analysis using SPSS
Desirable
- Exprience of conducting randomised controlled trials
- Experience of supporting research grant applications for funding from external agencies, e.g. the National Institute for Health Research
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of knowledge about psychosocial research in areas relevant to the work of SSRU
- Awareness and understanding of Research Governance Framework
- Development of study/office systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to supervise people
- Ability to understand, analyse and interpret complex governance processes
- An ability to interact appropriately with vulnerable clients and their carers and relatives
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
