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Research Assistant
1 month ago
Job summary
Applicants are invited for a research assistant post on an innovative research study, jointly led byresearchers at the Complex Trauma and Resilience Research Unit and the Chair of the Soteria Network UK, a community of service users, families, community groups and professionals with experience and/or knowledge of psychiatric inpatient care.
The post holder will support the delivery of a nationally-funded research grant exploring how the Soteria model could be used in the UK as an alternative to inpatient admission for people with extreme mood states. This co-produced study involves working closely with a community research team of people with lived experience, participant recruitment, qualitative data collection (focus groups and interviews) and analysis. The post holder will also provide general study support, contribute to a systematic literature review, and organise team meetings and dissemination events.
We strive to be an inclusive research unit, and we welcome applicants of diverse identities to apply for the post, including people from diverse ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQI+, and/or who identify as having a disability or as being neurodivergent. We particularly welcome applications from people with personal lived experience of extreme mood states (often referred to as 'psychosis' or 'bipolar') and/or inpatient psychiatric admission.
The post is offered full-time until 31st December 2025, with an anticipated start date of 1st November 2024.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate for this post will hold a good ( class) degree in Psychology with experience of conducting research, sound knowledge of research design and methods, and interests in working with people who experience extreme mood states. Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to meet deadlines.
Main duties:
To assist with the smooth day-to-day organisation and completion of this research project by supporting the CIs. To support the involvement of the study's community research team consisting of people with lived experience of mental health difficulties, and to support their engagement in the research, including involvement in co-design and co-analysis meetings. To assist in the recruitment of research participants, including people with lived experience of mental health difficulties, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders. To assist with the facilitation of focus groups and to conduct semi-structured research interviews with participants as required to explore, elicit and analyse information relating to the research study. To conduct systematic literature reviews. To assist with presentation of research/research design to CTRU's patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) group, gather feedback, and summarise for the research team. To assist in the organisation of dissemination event(s) and preparation of associated dissemination materials.
About us
This is an exciting opportunity to join our research team at the Complex Trauma & Resilience Research Unit to support this innovative new community partnership study. At CTRU, a normalising approach to understanding extreme mood states is promoted. We believe experiences and beliefs regarded as symptoms of 'psychosis' or 'bipolar' are often highly understandable reactions to distressing life events.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed job description & person specification document attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
(Hons) or above achieved in Undergraduate Psychology degree
Desirable
MRes or other relevant Masters
Experience
Essential
Experience of conducting research
Desirable
Have experience as a research assistant Experience of conducting qualitative research Personal lived experience of mental health difficulties (, extreme mood states, often referred to as psychosis or bipolar) and/or inpatient psychiatric admission Experience of using participatory action research methods Experience of recruiting participants of diverse identities (, gender, ethnicity, sexuality) Experience of co-facilitating patient and public involvement and experience (PPIE) meetings and/or liaising with relevant stakeholders about research Experience of organising dissemination events and activities
Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge of research methods, including, data collection and analysis Knowledge of research design Good understanding of safeguarding vulnerable people Have computer literacy - advanced skills in database management, spreadsheets and word processing packages Knowledge of SPSS, NVIVO and Powerpoint
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of mental healthcare systems, including psychiatric inpatient admissions Knowledge and understanding of Normalization Process Theory Knowledge of research ethics and governance procedures
Skills and abilities
Essential
Ability to conduct literature searches Ability to work to professional and research guidelines Ability to work towards agreed goals, reviewed regularly in supervision Ability to meet tight deadlines Ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis and use own initiative Ability to work collaboratively as a team player and liaise with a variety of other personnel within health and social services and with community members Excellent keyboard skills and skills in using word-processing, e-mail, internet software, spreadsheets, and databases Good presentation skills in both formal and informal settings Excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrable integrity in research
Other requirements
Essential
Ability to demonstrate an interest in and enthusiasm for working with people with extreme mood states To be able to communicate effectively with service users, relatives, carers, community members and a range of professionals and non-academics (verbally and in writing) The job holder must be assessed by Occupational Health as having a level of fitness to carry out duties/tasks after reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 have been made. An ability to travel across the footprint of the Trust as required by the role.
Desirable
Full UK Driving licence (subject to Disability Discrimination Legislation)-
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