Senior Research Assistant (OA bipolar group)
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester, M40 5BPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
Older adults with bipolar disorder experience a range of complex and often under-recognised needs, including cognitive difficulties, physical and ment...
The post holder will be expected to have proven and substantial experience in conducting research; for example, by having previously assisted in the running of a funded research study and/or a postgraduate (Masters or PhD) study. The post-holder will contribute to a four-stage programme of research:
- Systematic review: Lead a systematic review of existing psychosocial interventions for people with bipolar, their carers, and older adults with bipolar disorder, to inform intervention development.
- Qualitative interviews: Lead participant recruitment and conducting qualitative interviews with older adults with bipolar and carers to explore their experiences, needs and preferences. The postholder will contribute to the qualitative analysis of interview data.
- Co-production: Supporting the facilitation of co-production groups involving older adults with bipolar, carers and professionals to develop and refine the intervention. The postholder will contribute to the qualitative analysis of co-production data and its integration into intervention development.
- Intervention refinement: Contributing to the final review and refinement of the intervention, ensuring that the perspectives of people with lived experience, carers and professionals are incorporated.
The postholder will contribute to participant recruitment, systematic review activities, qualitative data collection and analysis, co-production sessions, intervention development and dissemination of research findings.
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.
Education/ Qualifications
Essential: - Good Honours Degree in a related subject (2:1 or above); - Master's Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable: - Doctoral degree (completed or submitted) in a health / mental health related subject.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of conducting qualitative research in mental health settings (e.g. conducting individual or focus group interviews, transcription of interview data, analysis or coding of data and writing up) for stand- alone study, such as a Masters or PhD thesis or part of a funded study/trial.
- Experience of thematic analysis, framework analysis or other relevant methodology.
Desirable: - Experience of conducting a systematic literature review.; - Experience of working with colleagues in NHS settings.
Knowledge
Essential: - Have computer literacy - advanced skills in database management, spreadsheets and word processing packages.; - Knowledge of NVIVO and Power point.
Desirable: - Knowledge of Consolidated Framework of Implementation Research
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility for planning and implementation of specific elements of the study.
- Ability to engage service users and staff participants in a research project.
- Ability to prepare and present research reports and presentations with clarity and enthusiasm.
Other Requirements
Essential
- The job holder must be assessed by Occupational Health as having a level of fitness to carry out duties/tasks after reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 have been made.
- Full UK Driving licence (subject to Disability Discrimination Legislation) Or an ability to travel independently across the footprint of the Trust and research sites as required by the role.
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First seen
20 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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