Research Assistant/associate Research Fellow

3 weeks ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom Plymouth University Full time

The key purpose of this role is to support a local evaluation of the changes to service delivery in relation to the Care Programme Approach for people with mental health problems. This evaluation forms part of an ongoing series of evaluations undertaken by the University of Plymouth regarding the changes to mental health care brought about by the Community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults 2019.

Supported by a more senior researcher, you will embed yourself in a local mental health care system to undertake data collection and analysis, liaise with different stakeholders across local mental health service provision, and feedback initial and final findings to NHS staff teams. As all service changes within Somerset are created with service user (‘expert by experience’) input, stakeholder liaison will include working with people with experience of mental health problems. With guidance from a more senior researcher, you will actively promote opportunities for rapid learning amongst clinicians, service users, carers, community and voluntary sector partners and the wider NHS.

This is a part-time position working 22.2 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 12 months due to funding.

Flexible working options will be considered.

**This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Adult's Barred List check.**

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 11th September 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.


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