Senior Research Assistant

5 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The purpose of this role is to be a key part of a small, but ambitious addictions research team. It will include helping with recruitment, data collection, analysis and manuscript writing for existing NIHR funded projects, which may include work in clinical trials and qualitative data methods, and to assist in the design of new innovative addictions research projects.

The role requires someone who is motivated and self-directed but will also offer the chance to develop further skills in addictions research design and delivery, with a view to progression within academia. There will be opportunities for Early Career Researchers to link in with local and national NIHR and other networks.

The post holder will be expected to have proven and substantial experience in conducting research; for example, by having previously assisted in the running of a funded research study and/or a postgraduate (Masters or PhD) study.
- To assist with the smooth day-to-day running and completion of the group’s research projects by supporting the project manager and the PI.
- To assist in the recruitment of participants to assess the eligibility of potential participants.
- To explain clearly and in detail the study to participants and to answer their queries regarding the research.
- To obtain consent from participants who wish to take part in the staff qualitative study.
- To assist with the conduct of or to conduct sensitive semi-structured research interviews with participants as required to explore, elicit and analyse information relating to the research study.
- To monitor blinding procedures and ensure blinding is maintained
- To adhere to the service specification and quality standards of NHS trust policies, particularly relating to confidentiality and risk, and to also oversee programme policies in relation to confidentiality and risk.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

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.

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



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