Overview
We are seeking a Research Practitioner/Nurse, with an interest in improving the lives of individuals with mental health difficulties such as depression and bipolar disorder to join our research team. AWP are committed to improving the lives of people with mental health difficulties through research that improves our services. AWP R&D has over 25 research staff supporting the development and delivery of research over six counties in England (Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucester, BANES, Swindon & Wiltshire). Our work covers a broad range of topic areas, including exploring novel treatments for bipolar, treatment resistant depression and depression. This role offers an opportunity to support a broad range of NIHR-portfolio research studies, including observational (questionnaire/interview) studies and interventional trials exploring psychological and pharmacological interventions for mental health conditions.
Responsibilities
* Provide support for research falling within Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.
* Support a broad range of NIHR-portfolio research studies, including observational (questionnaire/interview) studies and interventional trials exploring psychological and pharmacological interventions for mental health conditions.
* Support across the Trust depending on the needs of the research. Willingness and ability to travel is a requirement of the role.
Qualifications
* Background in psychology, and/or experience of delivering mental health research and/or research in NHS/social care settings.
About AWP and Diversity
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. R&D welcomes diversity in everything we do and we are committed to anti-discrimination and to stakeholders with lived experiences of a protected characteristic and all that it entails. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community.
Location and Travel
The base of the R&D team is the Blackberry Hill site in Bristol. The post holder will be required to provide support across the Trust depending on the needs of the research. Therefore, the ability and willingness to travel is a requirement of the role.
How to Apply / Interviews
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Monalisa Bora-White
Job title: Research & Development Manager
Email address: monalisa.bora-white@nhs.net
Please note Interviews will be held in person on 9th and 11th June 2026 in Blackberry Hill Hospital, Bristol.
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