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Job summary

Main area
Research
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (FTC 12 months)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref
301-LBG-25-7264485
Employer
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St George's Hospital
Town
Stafford
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/07/2025 23:59

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Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Research Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

Working as part of a multi -professional Research and Innovation department you will work across our friendly and supportive academic and research delivery teams.

You will support the life cycle of local research projects from design through to publication, as well as supporting the delivery of national research projects. 

You will be involved in research projects across a range of specialty areas within mental health and physical health.

Main duties of the job

You will support Keele University and our Trust's academic team to carry out commissioned research and evaluation projects.

Working as part of the Trust's research  delivery team you will also work across a range of studies, including observational research, novel drug therapy and clinical interventions, participating in the recruitment and follow up of patients to research studies, under the direction of research nurses and practitioners. 

Working for our organisation

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping  your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; 

  • Supporting your career development and progression
  • Excellent NHS Pension scheme
  • Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Options for flexible working
  • Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) 
  • Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
  • If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
  • Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
  • Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
  • Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
  • Free car parking at all trust sites
  • Free flu vaccinations every year
  • Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. 

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.  

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Assisting with research projects, designing, collecting and analysing data, reporting and liaising with stakeholders
  • Communicating about and promoting the work of the Research and Innovation department through appropriate media (personal interaction, websites, social media)
  • Delivering national NIHR portfolio research activity to time and target 
  • Administering questionnaires, disease specific assessment scales, collection of samples including blood, saliva and urine
  • Providing education and support to other staff about research methods, acting as a resource for those wishing to undertake research projects
  • Travel to Keel University and across the geography of the Trust as required by specific projects

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Relevant bachelor degree
Desirable criteria
  • Further post graduate study / training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of research within a healthcare environment
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant experience as an Assistant Psychologist/Clinical Psychology Assistant Practitioner

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Susan Bradbury
Job title
Research Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07966 469775
Additional information

Calls or visits to discuss the role are highly encouraged

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