The post holder will work within the GMMH Research Delivery team to provide specialist skills and knowledge to support the delivery of clinical research across Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
This includes supporting the identification and consent of participants to a range of clinical research studies adopted by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR). This involves supporting service users, carers, families and clinical teams involved in studies and supporting the development, implementation and regular review of recruitment strategies for a diverse range of studies delivered across a diverse population.
Additionally the post-holder will actively promote research and the work of the GMMH Research & Innovation team and the NIHR Clinical Research Network amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS.
The post holder will be involved in and oversee the delivery of trial protocols, and will be involved in ensuring that the research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the participants and is conducted within research governance legislation and Trust policies for research.
Post holder will be assigned to specific divisions / clinical services in the Trust and will be expected to report research engagement and referral rates to senior leadership teams overseeing clinical services. The post holder must also be prepared to work across the GMMH geographical footprint.
Post holder will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the objectives for this post.
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.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
• Pay Enhancements
• 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)
This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Aug 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr