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    Research Assistant - Manchester, United Kingdom - Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

    Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
    Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Manchester, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    The fundamental aim of the post is to use a scientific convergent quantitative and qualitative methods approach to implement and evaluate creative, dissemination strategies, avenues, and activities (from web-based/remote to face-to-face) that invite numerous stakeholders (, members of the public, NHS mental health staff, mental health charities, academics) to not only share in the work of the CARMS, but to 'have a voice' in the work of CARMS going forward.

    The post-holder needs to have:

  • Personal experience of mental health problems.
  • Experience of working with stakeholders in mental health contexts (, service-users, mental health charities, a range of NHS mental health professionals).
  • Scientific skills and knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methodologies and analyses (, a good undergraduate degree in psychology and an obtained or predicted merit in master's level degree in clinical and health/health psychology).
  • An understanding of how to use technology to create impact.
  • A desire to work creatively with artists and the arts; and vi. excellent communication skills.

    • The post-holder will receive line management support from the CARMS Co-Principal Investigators, Dr Patricia Gooding (Chief Investigator), and Professor Gillian Haddock (Co-Principal Investigator) in the University of Manchester and Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH).

    Main duties of the job

    The research assistant will be working on the CARMS (Cognitive AppRoches to coMbatting Suicidality) project. CARMS tests the effectiveness of a new psychological intervention for people with suicidal ideation who also have experiences of psychosis and seeks to understand the psychological pathways underpinning suicidal thoughts and behaviours. There are three time points of baseline, 6-months, and 12-months follow-up. CARMS commenced January 2017. Nested quantitative and qualitative methods and analyses were used throughout CARMS. Data collection has now finished. The post focuses on dissemination activities. It brings together Expert-By-Experience skill-sets with 'dissemination with impact' initiatives. Genuine co-production between the post-holder and members of the CARMS SURG (Service User Reference Group) is seen as central.

    About us

    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

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Research

  • To assist in the development and implementation of a research project which examines the effectiveness of different online and face-to-face dissemination practices relating to CARMS.
  • To assist in the development of creative methods that can assess the impact of different face-to-face and online dissemination forums (, web, blogs, social media, videos, animations, workshops, pop-ups), in the short and longer term.
  • To undertake data collection, analysis, and preparation of reports and academic outputs relating to dissemination but also more widely as needed.
  • To organize and co-facilitate focus groups with service users, relatives/carers and health professionals to explore diverse dissemination avenues with a focus on reaching the harder-to-reach.
  • Co-producing with, for example artists, creative dissemination activities which are attractive to numerous stakeholders including the lay public, service-users, NHS services, and third-sector organizations.
  • Preparation of diverse interactive materials (, paints, pictures, music, seedlings, bath bombs) for CARMS dissemination and related activities.
  • Network with other relevant units and groups across the Trust and University of Manchester (, the Suicide, Risk and Safety Research Unit [SSRU]) with respect to diverse approaches to dissemination.

    • Governance

  • To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings, steering groups and other forums as appropriate.
  • To adhere to data management and handling procedures and principles (, GDPR, Data Protection Act, GCP).

    • Management

  • Set up systems to ensure efficient management of own workload, under the guidance of the CARMS Co-PIs and CARMS team members.
  • Set up and manage databases (, excel) as required.

    • IT reponsibilities

  • Utilise IT to support report writing, data input and analysis
  • Demonstrate compliance with Trust and University of Manchester policies on data usage and storage, including Health & Safety at Work
  • To undertake specific administrative duties as required
  • To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required from time to time.

    • General

  • Primarily either at the University of Manchester or GMMH Trust (Rawnsley building) but will be required to visit other NHS and community sites.
  • Required to comply fully with all Health & Safety Regulations in relation to maintaining safe working environment.

    • Trust Mandatory On-going Requirements - to be met by the candidate after commencing in post, these will not be assessed at the recruitment stage

  • To undertake any other reasonable duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate Trust manager.
  • To understand and comply with all Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
  • To understand the Trusts Strategic Goals and how you can support them.
  • To understand the need to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and adhere to all principles in effective safeguarding.
  • To carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Equal Opportunities, Equality and Diversity and dignity in care/work policies and principles.
    • Person Specification

    Education and Qualifications

    Essential

  • Good honours degree in Psychology (at least 2:1).

    • Desirable

  • oMasters (obtained or currently in progress) in Clinical and/Health Psychology, or a closely related discipline (, Counselling Psychology)

    • Experience

    Essential

  • oHave experience of conducting qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and analyses
  • oHave an evidenced understanding of how to use technology to create impact

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • oKnowledge of research design, including evaluation
  • oKnowledge of research methods, including, data collection and analyses

    • Desirable

  • oKnowledge of psychological approaches to severe mental health problems

    • Skills & Abilities

    Essential

  • oExcellent organisation and project management skills and abilities in the context of dissemination forums
  • oAbility to engage in co-production with diverse stakeholders

    • Other requirements

    Essential

  • oAbility to demonstrate an interest in and enthusiasm for working with people with severe mental health problems
  • oTo be able to communicate effectively with service users, relatives, carers, community members and a range of professionals and non-academics (verbally, in writing, and online).

    • Desirable

  • oFull UK driving license (subject to Disability Discrimination legislation)
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