Research Associate - GM Digital Research Unit

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to advancing mental health research. As a research associate, you will play a crucial role in enhancing digital mental health services through innovative projects. Your responsibilities will include supporting research operations, conducting focus groups, and contributing to grant applications. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring the effective collection and management of data. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Skill Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Supportive Work Environment

Access to Mental Health Resources

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting focus groups and workshops.
• Strong background in mental health research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of research projects.
• Assist in designing and implementing digital mental health projects.

Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Qualitative Analysis

Project Management

Data Collection

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Master's Degree in Mental Health Research

Tools

Statistical Software (e.g., SPSS, R)

Qualitative Analysis Software

Job description

The post holder will work across several high-profile research projects led by the GM Digital Research Unit. For example, the Enhancing CAMHS referrals project (EN-CAMHS 2) aims to improve the quality of referrals to CAMHS services. Another project, the Core Mental Health Data Set (CMHDS), seeks to understand people's views on collecting mental health information alongside physical health data. The post holder will also contribute to various other projects and activities within the Digital Research Unit related to digital mental health.

The research associate will support the day-to-day operations of research projects under the guidance of the Project Managers. Responsibilities include prioritising and completing tasks within agreed timeframes, actively participating in multidisciplinary study teams, preparing for and contributing to meetings, assisting in designing and implementing digital mental health research projects, contributing to grant applications, ensuring accurate data collection and secure management, and assisting with quantitative and qualitative analyses. They will conduct sensitive focus groups and digital co-design workshops with participants and contribute to PPIE activities hosted by the G.M Digital Research Team, including the Youth Connection Young People’s Advisory Group.

The post-holder will receive line management support from the Project Manager and/or Study Lead based in the G.M Digital Research Unit, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). This includes regular supervision, clear objectives set for 3, 6, and 12 months, and annual appraisals, depending on continued funding.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff delivering services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community mental health care across Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the northwest of England, and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative and exciting places to live and work. From the beautiful surrounding countryside to the vibrant city center with excellent shopping, entertainment, and dining options, it offers a great northern welcome characterized by warmth, humor, and generosity.

Our staff enjoy their work, have opportunities for skill development, and are encouraged to generate ideas to improve care for service users.

For further details or informal visits, please contact: Heidi Tranter, Research Unit Manager, at [e-mail].