We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Research Assistant to work with the Compassionate Mind Training for All team and the Specialist Psychotherapies Service. The post offers a rare opportunity to undertake high quality and innovative research within an established psychotherapies clinical service and a staff support initiative across BSMHFT.
We are looking for someone motivated with project management experience who enjoys a dynamic environment and has a passion to explore research and make a positive difference to services for our clients and colleagues alike. The post holder will contribute to the development of comprehensive evaluation programmes in a tertiary psychodynamic psychotherapy service and a staff support service, with the opportunity to also become a compassionate mind trainer.
This will be a hybrid post within a friendly and supportive team where we hold a focus on compassion, collaboration and inclusivity at the heart of our work. The post will be split with 2 days per week allocated to SPS and 3 days per week allocated to CMT.
This post will also include training to co-facilitate the Compassionate Mind Training for all staff support programme., Please refer to the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
The post is a 12 month fixed term role with a view to extension. We would also welcome applications for part time / job share opportunities.
If you feel you may be the right fit for this role and are interested in joining our team, we look forward to hearing from you.
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.
Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust's induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your first week with us.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.
If applicable to your role, the Trust will require you to sign up for the DBS Update Service. The subscription will cost you £13 a year but the Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.