Qualitative Research Associate: Workplace Trauma

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pay enhancements

Annual leave

Job summary

GMMH is seeking a Band 6 post on a NIHR-funded mixed-methods study to support qualitative evaluation of a Workplace Trauma Support intervention for acute mental health ward staff. The role emphasises staff experiences of racism, homophobia, and identity-based trauma, with opportunities for publication.

The post-holder will collaborate with NHS trusts across England, lead qualitative analyses, and contribute to dissemination while benefiting from 30% pay enhancements on evenings/weekends and

Qualifications

• Experience of conducting qualitative research and publications.
• Experience with qualitative data analysis software (e.g. NVivo).
• Experience recruiting research participants from diverse communities often under-represented in research.
• Experience working on acute mental health inpatient wards.

Responsibilities

• Lead qualitative data analysis, report writing and paper preparation.
• Coordinate with NHS sites across England to support study recruitment and conduct interviews and observations.
• Contribute to trial management and opportunities for academic dissemination at conferences and journals.

Skills

Qualitative research

Semi-structured interviews

NVivo

Thematic analysis

Diverse communities recruitment

Inpatient wards experience

Education

Good Honours Degree in Psychology or related field (2:1+)

Master’s Degree or equivalent experience

PhD in Psychology or related field

Tools

NVivo

Job description

GMMH is seeking a Band 6 post on a NIHR-funded mixed-methods study to support qualitative evaluation of a Workplace Trauma Support intervention for acute mental health ward staff. The role emphasises staff experiences of racism, homophobia, and identity-based trauma, with opportunities for publication.

The post-holder will collaborate with NHS trusts across England, lead qualitative analyses, and contribute to dissemination while benefiting from 30% pay enhancements on evenings/weekends and