Job summary
Description of the Unit or Project
The Bipolar At Risk Trial II (BART II) is an Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation trial which has been awarded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). This trial will be conducted within the Youth Mental Health Research Unit.
The applicant will work with a team of leading experts in bipolar disorder including those with lived experience. The aim of BART II is to investigate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for those considered "at risk" for bipolar disorder, and to hopefully help shape NHS services for this population group. Data from this study will inform service development.
Main duties of the job
The research assistant will support and enhance the clinical research activities of the Youth Mental Health Research Unit (including clinical research assessments, conduct of research, collection of data, development of audit and/or research projects, training, and project work) with a particular focus on BART II.
The post holder will have a specific focus on increasing the equality, diversity and inclusion of research participants into this trial. These posts will support recruitment work within the following clinical research networks: Northwest Coast and Greater Manchester (see map for geographical locations:Clinical Research Network | NIHR)
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in psychology (at least 2:1).
Desirable
- oMasters in relevant subject or Masters in Research (MRes).
- oEligibility for membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) or relevant professional body
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of conducting research
Desirable
- oHave experience as a research assistant
Knowledge
Essential
- oHave knowledge of research design
- oKnowledge of research methods, including, data collection and analysis
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to conduct literature searches
- oAbility to work collaboratively as a team player and liaise with a variety of other personnel within health and social services and with community members.
- oGood presentation skills in both formal and informal settings
Other
Essential
- oTo be able to communicate effectively with service users, relatives, carers, community members and a range of professionals and non-academics (verbally and in writing).
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in psychology (at least 2:1).
Desirable
- oMasters in relevant subject or Masters in Research (MRes).
- oEligibility for membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) or relevant professional body
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of conducting research
Desirable
- oHave experience as a research assistant
Knowledge
Essential
- oHave knowledge of research design
- oKnowledge of research methods, including, data collection and analysis
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to conduct literature searches
- oAbility to work collaboratively as a team player and liaise with a variety of other personnel within health and social services and with community members.
- oGood presentation skills in both formal and informal settings
Other
Essential
- oTo be able to communicate effectively with service users, relatives, carers, community members and a range of professionals and non-academics (verbally and in writing).
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).
