Mental Health Research R&D Assistant – Band 5

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Research and Development Assistant to support the delivery of mental health research studies from setup to completion. You will assist with documentation, approvals, data management and participant follow-up, collaborating with researchers, clinicians and partners to ensure studies run smoothly and ethically.

The role offers a hands-on pathway into research, healthcare or academia, with opportunities to engage across

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology or a relevant healthcare subject is required.
• Formal research training or coursework is expected.
• Knowledge of NHS ethical and R&D approval processes is important.
• Experience in a research setting or NHS environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day delivery of mental health research studies and clinics from start to finish.
• Assist with study documentation, approvals, data recording and participant follow-up in line with regulatory standards.

Skills

Research methodology

NHS experience

Clinical study coordination

NHS ethical approvals

Education

Degree in Psychology or relevant healthcare subject

Formal research training

Job description

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Research and Development Assistant to support the delivery of mental health research studies from setup to completion. You will assist with documentation, approvals, data management and participant follow-up, collaborating with researchers, clinicians and partners to ensure studies run smoothly and ethically.

The role offers a hands-on pathway into research, healthcare or academia, with opportunities to engage across