Job summary
Staff who work on inpatient mental health wards experience violence and aggression, verbal abuse, and see patients harming themselves. They also hear about child abuse and other traumatic experiences that patients have experienced in the past. We also know that staff from minoritised communities experience identity-targeted incidents, including racism, homophobia, and transphobia, including discrimination from within the NHS. Together, these experiences are known as 'workplace trauma.'

The post-holder will work alongside colleagues on an NIHR-funded mixed-methods research study to support the qualitative evaluation of a team-based Workplace Trauma Support intervention for staff working on acute mental health wards. The study and its intervention has a focus on supporting staff affected by racism, homophobia, and other identity-based trauma.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of communities to apply for the post, including people from diverse ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and/or who identify as having a disability or as being neurodivergent.

Experience of recruiting research participants from diverse communities that are often under-represented in research would therefore be beneficial for the role, as would an understanding of identity-based trauma, including racism and homophobia; and prior experience of working on acute mental health inpatient wards.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to have proven and substantial experience in conducting qualitative research; for example, by having previously assisted in the running of a funded research study and/or postgraduate (Masters or PhD) study, and a track record of publications.

The post holder will liaise with stakeholders, R&D departments, and clinical teams at our study sites (NHS mental health trusts) across England to support study recruitment; and carry out observations of acute mental health wards and conduct semi-structured qualitative interviews with staff members on wards across the UK about their experiences of workplace trauma support interventions. They may be required to assist with other activities, including engagement and consultation with patient and public involvement and staff consultation groups; contribution to trial management; and there may be opportunities to support the supervision of the project's research assistants.

The post holder will lead on qualitative data analysis, report writing, and paper write-up, and there will be opportunities for academic development, including contribution to journal papers and presentations at national/international conferences.

About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

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.

Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 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

Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential

• Good Honours Degree in Psychology or a related field (2:1 or above)
• Master's Degree or equivalent experience

Desirable

• PhD in Psychology or a relevant and related field

Experience
Essential

• Experience of conducting and analysing qualitative research (e.g. semi-structured interviews; ethnographic observations)
• Experience of qualitative computer packages (e.g. nVivo)
• Experience of using thematic analysis, framework analysis or other relevant methodology
• Experience of recruiting research participants from diverse communities that are often under-represented in research, such as Black, Asian and other diverse ethnic communities

Desirable

• Experience of working on acute mental health inpatient wards
• Expertise and experience in liaising with research delivery networks; R&D teams; and clinical teams, to set up and conduct research in NHS settings
• Experience of management of randomised controlled trials of complex interventions

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge/experience of analysis and interpretation of qualitative data and of statistical/analytical research outcomes

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of identity-targeted trauma, such as racial trauma, homophobia, transphobia.
• Knowledge of Consolidated Framework of Implementation Research

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to take responsibility for planning and implementation of specific elements of research studies
• Ability to prepare and present research reports and presentations
• Ability to work independently with regular supervision, using initiative

Desirable

• Demonstrable capability of working with large volumes of complex, sensitive and highly confidential information
• Experience of writing publications

Other Requirements
Essential

• ability to travel independently across the footprint of the Trust and national research sites as required by the role

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details
Employer name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Central Park, Northampton Road, Manchester, M40 5BP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Research Fellow
Kate Allsopp
kate.allsopp@gmmh.nhs.uk