Research Assistant (Mental Health)

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Research Assistant in Mental Health. This role offers the chance to work alongside world-leading professors and contribute to impactful research in applied health and care. You will support a significant project aimed at improving adult acute mental health wards while developing your research skills in a collaborative environment. With generous benefits, including extensive holiday and a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for those eager to make a difference in mental health care research and education.

Benefits

26 days' holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare

Shopping discounts

Travel schemes

Qualifications

• Degree in health or social care with formal research training.
• Experience in conducting research in social care and health contexts.

Responsibilities

• Support a 30-month research project on adult acute mental health wards.
• Contribute to research-led education and enhance health care quality.

Skills

Research Skills

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree (MSc in Health Sciences)

Job description

Faculty of Medicine and Health

School of Healthcare

Do you have a passion for applied mental health care research and research-informed education? Are you eager to work with world-leading professors in applied health and care research and contribute to translating this knowledge into undergraduate and postgraduate education? Do you want to further your career at one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities?

We are seeking a Research Assistant (Mental Health) to support a 30-month research project exploring incidents and staffing on adult acute mental health wards: the #StaffedWards project. The School of Healthcare fosters a community of dynamic and successful applied health and social care researchers committed to making a positive impact on the lives of service users, caregivers, and health professionals, including contributing to research-led education.

The Quality and Safety research theme is interdisciplinary, focusing on high-quality applied research to enhance the quality and safety of health and care services. Our research addresses questions relevant to communities, patients, families, health and social care professionals, organizations, educators, and policymakers.

Applicants should have a degree, preferably complemented by a Master’s qualification with formal research training (such as an MSc in Health Sciences or social care research) related to applied health and care research. Demonstrable skills and experience in conducting research within social care and health contexts are essential.

What we offer in return:

1. 26 days' holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/days the University is closed (including Christmas) – totaling 42 days annually.
2. Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – with the University contributing 14.5% of salary.
3. Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff memberships at The Edge, our state-of-the-art campus gym, featuring a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
4. Personal Development: Access to courses through our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, including self-development courses such as languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies, and more.
5. Additional benefits include on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes.

If you are seeking a role to develop your research skills and leadership qualities within a friendly team, apply today.

Part-time role: 50% of full-time hours

Please note: Due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more details, visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.

Contact for further information:

Professor John Baker
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Further details:

• Candidate Brief