Research Assistant

6 months ago


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

The post is to work as a research assistant on the NIHR-funded randomised controlled trial of group mindfulness therapy with people with a schizophrenia spectrum diagnosis and experiencing current persecutory delusions.

The post holder will be responsible for recruiting eligible participants to the trial, conducting assessments using validated clinical measures to confirm the eligibility of participants, and to conduct baseline and follow up assessments.

You will have a good first degree in Psychology (at least a 2:1). You will ideally have some experience of working in a mental health setting as an assistant psychologist or research assistant, and an interest in schizophrenia and/or other serious mental health difficulties.

Knowledge of audit, research design and data analysis is essential. Experience of using a structured psychiatric interview would be advantageous.

Supervision is provided for all duties from Dr Lyn Ellett, Professor Paul Chadwick and Professor Katherine Berry.

As the post will involve extensive travel within the Greater Manchester area, the ability to travel independently of the public transport system is important. The post is based at The Rawnsley Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL.
- To assist in the implementation of the research project
- To undertake recruitment, data collection, some elements of analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes
- To organise therapy groups with service users.
- To assist with client assessment of adherence to the therapy protocol.
- Preparation of study materials for use in psychological assessments at pre and post therapy and follow up.
- To take an active role in organising trial steering committee meetings throughout the study, including taking minutes.
- Work closely with our PPIEP group and the broader study team to ensure the successful delivery of the trial.

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.

Primarily either the University of Manchester or The GMMH Trust (Rawnsley building) but will be required to visit other NHS and community sites
- To assist in the implementation of the research project
- To undertake recruitment, data collection, some elements of analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes
- To organise therapy groups with service users.
- To assist with client assessment of adherence to the therapy protocol.
- Preparation of study materials for use in psychological assessments at pre and post therapy and follow up.
- To take an active role in organising trial steering committee meetings throughout the study, including taking minutes.
- Work closely with our PPIEP group and the broader study team to ensure the successful delivery of the trial.

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 Discount


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