Research Fellow (Mental Health)

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an ambitious Research Fellow in Mental Health to support a significant research project aimed at improving care quality and safety in mental health services. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside world-leading professors and contribute to both impactful research and education. With a focus on applied health and social care, you will engage with a community dedicated to enhancing the lives of service users. Enjoy a supportive environment with numerous personal development opportunities and generous benefits, making this an exciting career move for those passionate about mental health research.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing benefits

On-site childcare

Discounted gym memberships

Personal development opportunities

Shopping discounts

Travel schemes

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree (PhD or near submission) in a relevant subject area.
• Experience in a care setting relevant to mental health.

Responsibilities

• Support a 30-month research project on adult acute mental health wards.
• Contribute to research-led education in the School of Healthcare.

Skills

Research Experience

Teaching Skills

Mental Health Care Knowledge

Education

PhD or Master's Degree

Job description

Are you an ambitious academic with a passion for applied mental health care research and research-informed education?

Do you want to work with world-leading professors in the applied health and care research field and contribute to translation of this to undergraduate and postgraduate education?

Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities?

About the Role

We are seeking a Research Fellow (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 brings together a community of dynamic applied health and social care researchers committed to making a positive difference in the lives of service users and providers, including contributing to research-led education.

Research Theme

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

Qualifications and Experience

• A postgraduate degree, ideally a PhD (or near submission), or a Master’s degree with equivalent research experience in a relevant subject area.
• Demonstrable experience in a care setting relevant to the role.
• Experience in teaching or supervising students at undergraduate or postgraduate levels is preferred.

What We Offer

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays, totaling 42 days annually.
• Generous pension scheme with 14.5% employer contribution and life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing benefits, including discounted gym memberships with facilities such as a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal development opportunities through courses in various disciplines including languages, creative writing, and wellbeing therapies.
• On-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes.
• And much more!

Application and Contact

If you are seeking a role that will develop your skills as a researcher and educator within a friendly team, apply today.

For further information or queries, please contact:

Professor John Baker

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Please note that this position may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route; however, first-time applicants might need to meet salary requirements. For more information, visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa. For research and academic posts, eligibility under the Global Talent visa will also be considered. More details are available at: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent.