Qualitative Research Associate - Workplace Trauma

1000scholars; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Research Associate to support qualitative work on a NIHR-funded workplace trauma study in acute mental health wards. The post involves observations, semi-structured interviews across the UK, leading qualitative data analysis, report writing, and potential contribution to journal papers and conferences.

The role offers opportunities for academic development and close collaboration with the University of Manchester, with a strong

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conducting qualitative research, including interviews or ethnographic methods.
• Experience in qualitative data analysis to a high standard.
• Experience in NHS mental health research or NHS clinical settings.
• Experience recruiting participants from diverse communities under-represented in research (e.g., Black, Asian, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent).
• Desirable: PhD or nearing completion; understanding of identity-based trauma and related issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct observations on acute mental health wards across the UK.
• Carry out semi-structured qualitative interviews with staff about workplace trauma support interventions.
• Lead on qualitative data analysis, report writing, and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Qualitative interviews

Qualitative data analysis

Mental health research

Diverse participant recruitment

PPIE participation

Education

MSc in psychology or related discipline

PhD desirable

Job description

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Research Associate to support qualitative work on a NIHR-funded workplace trauma study in acute mental health wards. The post involves observations, semi-structured interviews across the UK, leading qualitative data analysis, report writing, and potential contribution to journal papers and conferences.

The role offers opportunities for academic development and close collaboration with the University of Manchester, with a strong