Job Specifications
Job Summary
This post has been funded by the Greater Manchester Regional Research Delivery Network to improve and facilitate recruitment of GMMH service users, their families, carers and staff to high quality mental health research studies on the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work with GMMH research units and clinical teams to maximise participant recruitment to NIHR portfolio studies utilising new and established systems and processes.
About Us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Date posted
08 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
437-7098885
Job locations
Central Park
Building B, One Central Park,
Northampton Road, Manchester
M40 5BP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a key member of the GMMH R&I team, providing ongoing support to established GMMH research units to enable effective recruitment to clinical research studies related to the research units across the GMMH footprint. The post holder will liaise with local clinical teams and study sponsors to support the delivery of study protocols and the service users involved. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that the research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the service users and will have a key role in providing and maintaining appropriate participant-focused environment to facilitate the production of good quality research.
Post holders will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the objectives for this post. Although based at the Central Park (Newton Heath), post holders will be required to work across GMMH clinical services. This role is an excellent development opportunity for someone who is interested in a career in research or clinical psychology.
Staff Benefits
Please see attached job description and person specification
Pay Enhancements:
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
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
fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a key member of the GMMH R&I team, providing ongoing support to established GMMH research units to enable effective recruitment to clinical research studies related to the research units across the GMMH footprint. The post holder will liaise with local clinical teams and study sponsors to support the delivery of study protocols and the service users involved. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that the research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the service users and will have a key role in providing and maintaining appropriate participant-focused environment to facilitate the production of good quality research.
Post holders will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the objectives for this post. Although based at the Central Park (Newton Heath), post holders will be required to work across GMMH clinical services. This role is an excellent development opportunity for someone who is interested in a career in research or clinical psychology.
Staff Benefits
Pay Enhancements:
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
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
fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications Essential
Post holder should have: Degree in psychology or related discipline
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a clinical or service user facing environment.
Experience of planning and completing work in a systematic, efficient and timely manner to meet deadlines.
Experience of reading and interpreting guidance and communicating complex information to others.
Experience of handling competing demands simultaneously, prioritising work, meeting deadlines and dealing with an unpredictable work pattern.
Experience of presenting to groups of people.
Desirable
Experience of working in a mental health setting
Experience of working in research recruitment role
Experience of working in the NHS.
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge and understanding of laws relevant to research, e.g., Data Protection Act, Mental Capacity Act
Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research.
Knowledge of UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care Research.
Knowledge and understanding of Research Recruitment.
Desirable
Understanding of Health Research Authority Approval processes.
Skills and Abilities Essential
Enthusiastic and committed
The ability to develop good working relationships with staff of all disciplines and at all levels to gain confidence of a wide range of professionals.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral including the ability to produce reports and develop promotional material etc.
Specialist knowledge of MS Office Suite - word processing, spreadsheets, databases, publisher, internet and email.
Ability to work at an appropriate level of autonomy and responsibility.
Ability to work effectively as part of...
About the Company
Greater Manchester Police was established in 1974 and is now one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost 3 million safe, spread over more than 1,200 sq. km. Manchester in particular has been billed as the most diverse city in Europe with its population speaking at least 200 different languages, leading to the city being named as Britain’s “City of languages”. GMP is split into 10 districts - Bolton, Bury, City of Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport,...
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