Job summary Staff who work on inpatient mental health wards experience violence, verbal abuse and see patients harming themselves. They also hear about child abuse that patients have experienced in the past. Together, these experiences are known as 'workplace trauma.' The Workplace Trauma project is an NIHR grant exploring the effect of a workplace trauma support intervention on staff working on acute mental health wards. It is a collaboration between Grearer Manchester Mental Health Trust and the University of Manchester. The project's Lead Investigator is Professor Katherine Berry. Main duties of the job The post-holder will work alongside colleagues at the University of Manchester and Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust on a research project to explore the effects of workplace trauma on staff working on acute mental health wards. The post holder will work with other researchers to carry out interviews with staff members on acute mental health wards across the UK about their experiences of workplace trauma support interventions. The post holder will also be involved in qualitative data analysis and report writing. They may be required to assist with other activities, such as engagement and consultation with stakeholders and dissemination of research findings. About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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. Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 437-7072803 Job locations Central Park Northampton Road Manchester M40 5BP Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements: Band Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight) 1 Time plus 47% Time plus 94% 2 Time plus 41% Time plus 83% 3 Time plus 35% Time plus 69% 4 9 Time plus 30% Time plus 60% 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) Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements: Band Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight) 1 Time plus 47% Time plus 94% 2 Time plus 41% Time plus 83% 3 Time plus 35% Time plus 69% 4 9 Time plus 30% Time plus 60% 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) Person Specification Education Essential oGood Honours Degree in a related subject (2:1 or above) Master's Degree or equivalent experience Desirable oDoctoral degree (completed or submitted) in a health / mental health related subject Experience Essential oExperience of conducting qualitative research in mental health settings (conducting individual or focus group interviews, transcription of interview data, analysis or coding of data e.g. NVivo and writing up) for stand-alone study, such as a Masters or PhD thesis or part of a funded study/trial oExperience of conducting qualitative research for a stand-alone study, such as a Master's or PhD thesis or part of a funded study/trial oExperience of thematic analysis, framework analysis or other relevant methodology oExperience of conducting a systematic literature review including experience of using quality appraisal tools oExperience of data management and adherence to study protocols including lone working oExperience of dissemination (i.e., publication of research papers or presentation at conferences oExperience of conducting research in a mental health sample oExperience of recruiting research participants from diverse communities that are often under-represented in research, such as Black, Asian and other diverse ethnic communities Desirable oExperience of working with colleagues in NHS settings oExperience of qualitative research within trials of complex psychological interventions oExperience of conducting PPI and public engagement activities oExperience of working on qualitative data analysis informed by Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research Person Specification Education Essential oGood Honours Degree in a related subject (2:1 or above) Master's Degree or equivalent experience Desirable oDoctoral degree (completed or submitted) in a health / mental health related subject Experience Essential oExperience of conducting qualitative research in mental health settings (conducting individual or focus group interviews, transcription of interview data, analysis or coding of data e.g. NVivo and writing up) for stand-alone study, such as a Masters or PhD thesis or part of a funded study/trial oExperience of conducting qualitative research for a stand-alone study, such as a Master's or PhD thesis or part of a funded study/trial oExperience of thematic analysis, framework analysis or other relevant methodology oExperience of conducting a systematic literature review including experience of using quality appraisal tools oExperience of data management and adherence to study protocols including lone working oExperience of dissemination (i.e., publication of research papers or presentation at conferences oExperience of conducting research in a mental health sample oExperience of recruiting research participants from diverse communities that are often under-represented in research, such as Black, Asian and other diverse ethnic communities Desirable oExperience of working with colleagues in NHS settings oExperience of qualitative research within trials of complex psychological interventions oExperience of conducting PPI and public engagement activities oExperience of working on qualitative data analysis informed by Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 NHSFT Address Central Park Northampton Road Manchester M40 5BP Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)