Job summary
This post is funded by an NIHR Research for Patient Benefit grant led by Dr Lynsey Gregg and Dr Anja Wittkowski. The project will evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of delivering a self-directed parenting programme (The Triple P Positive parenting programme) to parents with psychosis within adult mental health services.
The post holder will be responsible for the systems, processes and structures required to manage the study, and ensure that all research undertaken meets the requirements of the Research Governance Framework and relevant legislation.
The post involves extensive use of administrative, interpersonal and IT skills, including the
management of databases and production of complex spreadsheets. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing tasks is a must.
Main duties of the job
To act as part time (.5FTE) Project Manager for the NIHR funded RfPB PIPPA study (Parenting Intervention for Parents with Psychosis in Adult mental health services) and support the project leads Dr Lynsey Gregg and Dr Anja Wittkowski in its delivery.
This role will involve (but is not limited to) gaining ethical and other relevant approval, coordinating the tasks of the study research assistant, liaising with key stakeholders and our experts by experience/Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) group, searching and summarising relevant literature, producing summaries and reports, organising meetings and dissemination events, conducing quantitative and qualitative analysis, and contributing to publications.
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
Research grants writing To assist with writing of funding applications for research To conduct and write systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses for publication and to inform future research and grant applications. To contribute to the development/design of qualitative and quantitative studies with the members of the team. To assist with the running of any pilot trials or research studies conducted within the team. To liaise with relevant funding bodies, research support network (e.g. NIHR Research Design Service) and R&I departments of partner organisations To assist with the running of any focus groups or consultation groups with service users and/or other stakeholders to inform research. To assist in servicing meetings, including production of agendas, writing of minutes and reports and taking follow-up action as required. To support the Lead and team members on other relevant research/administrative activities as required. Research management To populate, maintain and manage relevant and accurate databases on a daily basis, ensuring they represent a comprehensive and accurate record of the ongoing research. To work effectively under time-pressure in order to meet tight deadlines and project milestones To retrieve complex data from relevant quantitative databases and analyse research outcomes to produce summary reports on research activity for a variety of purposes.
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 and write papers about 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.
Research and administrative activities to support funding bids To implement research policies / standard operating procedures for their own work area and to be able to propose improvements to research policies/procedures where relevant. To assume responsibility for the safe and secure use of research equipment including digital recorders and computers where relevant. To provide advice or demonstrate own research activities or workplace routines to new research staff or temporary researchers working on the project. To contribute to the production of accurate information and timely submission of the Progress Reports to the relevant bodies (e.g. funders, the Trust). To organise their own day-to-day tasks and activities; the post holder must be able to take significant responsibility for planning and implementation of specific elements of the research activities conducted by the Unit. To have a reliable method of transporting themselves independently to the Units site and willing to travel to meetings with other team members and relevant stakeholders in the North West area. To be aware of national developments, attend national events and undertake any necessary and relevant training to keep up to date with research developments and related issues as required. Comply with data management and quality assurance according to regulatory guidelines (ICH GCD and Data Protection Act 1998). Comply with departmental policies concerning security, safety and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are carried out with safe systems of work and current legislation. The post holder may be required to carry out other related tasks that may not be specifically mentioned above. The job description may be reviewed and amended at a later date. Changes will be made in consultation with the post holder and the Lead.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Research grants writing To assist with writing of funding applications for research To conduct and write systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses for publication and to inform future research and grant applications. To contribute to the development/design of qualitative and quantitative studies with the members of the team. To assist with the running of any pilot trials or research studies conducted within the team. To liaise with relevant funding bodies, research support network (e.g. NIHR Research Design Service) and R&I departments of partner organisations To assist with the running of any focus groups or consultation groups with service users and/or other stakeholders to inform research. To assist in servicing meetings, including production of agendas, writing of minutes and reports and taking follow-up action as required. To support the Lead and team members on other relevant research/administrative activities as required. Research management To populate, maintain and manage relevant and accurate databases on a daily basis, ensuring they represent a comprehensive and accurate record of the ongoing research. To work effectively under time-pressure in order to meet tight deadlines and project milestones To retrieve complex data from relevant quantitative databases and analyse research outcomes to produce summary reports on research activity for a variety of purposes.
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 and write papers about 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.
Research and administrative activities to support funding bids To implement research policies / standard operating procedures for their own work area and to be able to propose improvements to research policies/procedures where relevant. To assume responsibility for the safe and secure use of research equipment including digital recorders and computers where relevant. To provide advice or demonstrate own research activities or workplace routines to new research staff or temporary researchers working on the project. To contribute to the production of accurate information and timely submission of the Progress Reports to the relevant bodies (e.g. funders, the Trust). To organise their own day-to-day tasks and activities; the post holder must be able to take significant responsibility for planning and implementation of specific elements of the research activities conducted by the Unit. To have a reliable method of transporting themselves independently to the Units site and willing to travel to meetings with other team members and relevant stakeholders in the North West area. To be aware of national developments, attend national events and undertake any necessary and relevant training to keep up to date with research developments and related issues as required. Comply with data management and quality assurance according to regulatory guidelines (ICH GCD and Data Protection Act 1998). Comply with departmental policies concerning security, safety and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are carried out with safe systems of work and current legislation. The post holder may be required to carry out other related tasks that may not be specifically mentioned above. The job description may be reviewed and amended at a later date. Changes will be made in consultation with the post holder and the Lead.
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
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Good Honours Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) and a Master's Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- PhD in Psychology or a relevant and related field
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of conducting research in mental health
- oExperience of statistical and qualitative computer packages (e.g. SPSS, STATA or an equivalent statistical package and nVivo)
Desirable
- oExpertise of working with colleagues in NHS settings
- oExperience of management of randomised controlled trials of complex interventions
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to take responsibility for planning and implementation of specific elements of research studies
- oComputer Literacy - advanced skills in database (eg Microsoft Excel) and word processing packages
- oAbility to work independently with regular supervision, using initiative
- oExcellent organisational skills
Desirable
- oExperience of writing to publications.
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge/experience of analysis and interpretation of statistical/analytical research outcomes
Other
Essential
- oProven track record of high quality publications in peer review journals
- oReliable method for traveling independently across the wide footprint of the Trust and occasionally the North West region to attend meetings and events relevant to the role
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Good Honours Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) and a Master's Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- PhD in Psychology or a relevant and related field
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of conducting research in mental health
- oExperience of statistical and qualitative computer packages (e.g. SPSS, STATA or an equivalent statistical package and nVivo)
Desirable
- oExpertise of working with colleagues in NHS settings
- oExperience of management of randomised controlled trials of complex interventions
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to take responsibility for planning and implementation of specific elements of research studies
- oComputer Literacy - advanced skills in database (eg Microsoft Excel) and word processing packages
- oAbility to work independently with regular supervision, using initiative
- oExcellent organisational skills
Desirable
- oExperience of writing to publications.
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge/experience of analysis and interpretation of statistical/analytical research outcomes
Other
Essential
- oProven track record of high quality publications in peer review journals
- oReliable method for traveling independently across the wide footprint of the Trust and occasionally the North West region to attend meetings and events relevant to the role
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).
