Research Assistant
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Job summary
The Homeless Hub within GMMH are excited to offer a 12 month contract for a newly created post of Research Assistant to work alongside the Manchester Mental Health and Homeless Team (MMHHT)
The MMHHT supports homeless individuals within the city of Manchester. The team is currently expanding the service offer to our clients and implementing a 'critical time intervention' (CTI) model of care. CTI is a time-limited evidence-based practice that mobilizes support for society's most vulnerable individuals during periods of transition. It facilitates community integration and continuity of care by ensuring that a person has enduring ties to their community and support systems during these critical periods. CTI has been applied with veterans, people with mental illness, people who have been homeless or in prison.
It is hoped that the expansion of the team with the implementation of this model will help support more complex vulnerable people within the city of Manchester. The research assistant will be a key component for this transition carrying out research into this area to help support the changes and evaluating the service that we provide ensuring that we are supporting people in the most appropriate effective way.
The post will be based within the MMHHT but will also have managerial support from the Research and Innovation team.
Main duties of the job
the below is a summary of duties but please see attached job description for more information.
Conduct comprehensive literature searches Synthesise previous/current research evidenceTo assist in the implementation of a service evaluation
To undertake recruitment, data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes
To conduct self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members, stakeholders and others involved in the service user's care
To organise and co-facilitate focus groups with service users, relatives/carers and health professionals
Preparation of study materials, such as interview and focus group topic guides
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.
Details
Date posted
22 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-5628297
Job locations
April House
104 Fairfax Road
Manchester
M1 2BW
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
April House
104 Fairfax Road
Manchester
M1 2BW
Employer's website
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