Job summary
- Main area
- Research
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (from date of appointment)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 311-M285-26
- Employer
- Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Trust HQ
- Town
- Ashton Under Lyne
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Research Assistant (Process evaluation)
NHS AfC: Band 5
If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople
https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/values
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to join the R&I department at Pennine Care and be involved in the process evaluation of a NIHR funded study looking at the use of Metformin to control weight gain in people newly diagnosed with psychosis. The process evaluation will be undertaken in conjunction with researchers from the University of Manchester and will contribute to the overall understanding of the research process for the participants and others in this study
Main duties of the job
The Research and Innovation Department has responsibility for all elements of research governance within the Trust and also provides corporate support to internal staff and external partners undertaking research, service evaluations and innovation projects.
The role will involve recruitment and informed consent of participants to a research study, delivery of research interventions and undertaking a range of research assessments as per study protocols and local guidelines and completion of research documentation. These may include but are not exclusive to the completion of research assessments, qualitative interviews and the management of routinely collected quantitative data.
The role also involves providing information and answering any questions / queries from patients, staff and carers about the study.
It will be a varied, involved and busy position that requires excellent communication with a variety of stakeholders, and significant organisation skills in order to prioritise and manage a demanding workload
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed job descrription and list of main responsibiiites, please refer to the job description a d person specification attached
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • BSc(hons) Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent (e.g. post graduate conversion course accredited by the British Psychological Society • Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable criteria
- • Have trained or be willing to undertake training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) • Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Experience of working in a professional capacity with people with mental health issues. • Data analysis, either quantitative or qualitative
Desirable criteria
- • Previous research experience • Demonstrable experience working in an NHS environment • Experience of carrying out patient and public involvement (PPI) consultation activities • Interviewing in clinical settings
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Knowledge of office software packages, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access • Knowledge and appreciation of governance, risk and confidentiality issues • Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods
Desirable criteria
- • Knowledge of NHS Research Governance procedures and the Research Governance Framework
Skills
Essential criteria
- • Ability to analyse and interpret written and numerical data • Ability to collate information and produce written reports • Able to organise and prioritise own workload, work under pressure and to tight deadlines • Use of initiative and ability to work under minimal supervision • Ability to produce accurate, well presented work with a quick turnaround • Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of staff • Excellent attention to detail
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Richard Keers
- Job title
- Research pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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