Research Associate

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated research assistant to support the writing of funding applications and manage research activities. This role involves conducting systematic reviews, liaising with stakeholders, and presenting findings at various meetings. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in research management. With a focus on teamwork and communication, this position offers a chance to contribute to impactful research projects while enjoying a range of staff benefits, including generous annual leave and pay enhancements for evening and weekend work.

Benefits

Pay Enhancements for evenings and weekends

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in writing funding applications and conducting systematic reviews.
• Ability to manage databases and analyze research outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing funding applications and conducting systematic reviews.
• Manage databases and analyze research outcomes for reports.
• Liaise with stakeholders and present research findings.

Skills

Research grant writing

Systematic reviews

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Relevant research experience

Tools

Database management software

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Research grants writing

• To assist with writing of funding applications for research
• To conduct and write systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses for publication and to inform future research and grant applications
• To contribute to the development/design of qualitative and quantitative studies with the members of the team
• To assist with the running of any pilot trials or research studies conducted within the team
• To liaise with relevant funding bodies, research support network (e.g., NIHR Research Design Service) and R&I departments of partner organisations
• To assist with the running of any focus groups or consultation groups with service users and/or other stakeholders to inform research
• To assist in servicing meetings, including production of agendas, writing of minutes and reports and taking follow-up action as required
• To support the Lead and team members on other relevant research/administrative activities as required

Research management

• To populate, maintain and manage relevant and accurate databases on a daily basis, ensuring they represent a comprehensive and accurate record of the ongoing research
• To work effectively under time-pressure in order to meet tight deadlines and project milestones
• To retrieve complex data from relevant quantitative databases and analyse research outcomes to produce summary reports on research activity for a variety of purposes

Communication and networking

• To regularly liaise with the study collaborators and other stakeholders to identify and recruit eligible study participants
• To assist with the promotion of the research to stakeholders
• To contribute towards and write papers about the research in high profile reports and publications
• To help present information on research progress and outcomes to management groups
• To assist with the presentation of research findings at internal and external meetings, and conferences nationally and internationally
• To liaise with research colleagues and support administrative staff on routine matters

Research and administrative activities to support funding bids

• To implement research policies / standard operating procedures for their own work area and to be able to propose improvements to research policies/procedures where relevant
• To assume responsibility for the safe and secure use of research equipment including digital recorders and computers where relevant
• To provide advice or demonstrate own research activities or workplace routines to new research staff or temporary researchers working on the project
• To contribute to the production of accurate information and timely submission of the Progress Reports to the relevant bodies (e.g., funders, the Trust)
• To organise their own day-to-day tasks and activities; the post holder must be able to take significant responsibility for planning and implementation of specific elements of the research activities conducted by the Unit
• To have a reliable method of transporting themselves independently to the Unit's site and willing to travel to meetings with other team members and relevant stakeholders in the North West area
• To be aware of national developments, attend national events and undertake any necessary and relevant training to keep up to date with research developments and related issues as required
• Comply with data management and quality assurance according to regulatory guidelines (ICH GCD and Data Protection Act 1998)
• Comply with departmental policies concerning security, safety and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are carried out with safe systems of work and current legislation

The post holder may be required to carry out other related tasks that may not be specifically mentioned above. The job description may be reviewed and amended at a later date. Changes will be made in consultation with the post holder and the Lead.

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements: 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts