Senior Research Assistant: Bipolar Aging Co-Production

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is hosting a research post focused on co-producing a psychosocial intervention for older adults with bipolar disorder and their carers. The role is housed within the Research and Innovation Department, collaborating with the University of Manchester to deliver a NIHR-funded programme.

The post holder will lead systematic reviews, qualitative interviews and co-production activities, contributing to dissemination and impact in Greater

Qualifications

• Proven and substantial experience in conducting research, including involvement in funded studies or postgraduate work.

Responsibilities

• Systematic review: lead a systematic review of existing psychosocial interventions for bipolar and carers to inform development.
• Qualitative interviews: lead recruitment and conduct interviews with older adults with bipolar and carers.
• Co-production: facilitate co-production groups with service users and professionals to refine the intervention.
• Intervention refinement: contribute to final review and refinement incorporating lived experience perspectives.

Education

Masters or PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is hosting a research post focused on co-producing a psychosocial intervention for older adults with bipolar disorder and their carers. The role is housed within the Research and Innovation Department, collaborating with the University of Manchester to deliver a NIHR-funded programme.

The post holder will lead systematic reviews, qualitative interviews and co-production activities, contributing to dissemination and impact in Greater