Research Associate (StaffTIME2 / WPT)

The post holder will be expected to have proven and substantial experience in conducting qualitative research; for example, by having previouslyassistedin the running of a funded research study and/or a postgraduate (Mastersor PhD) study.

As this is a multi-site study, with NHS Trusts involved across England, the role will involve some national travel to complete staff interviews and observations of wards outside of theNorth Westarea. Tofacilitatetravel to sites, a full UKdriving licenceand use of a vehicle would be needed for the role.

This post is funded full time for 12monthsfrom mid-September 2026, with the possibility of extension. We will consider requests for flexible working arrangements, including job shares.

The post-holder will receive line management support fromthe Chief Investigator/Project Manager,in the Complex Trauma & Resilience Research Unit,Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). This includes regular line management supervision, clear objective setting for 3, 6 and 12 months and annual appraisals thereafter (depending on continued funding for the post).

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 toexplore theeffects of workplace trauma onstaff working onacute mental health wards.

The post holder will work with other researchers to carry outobservations of acute mental health wards as well asinterviews with staff members on acute mental health wards across the UK about their experiences of workplace traumasupport interventions.

The post holder will also be involved in qualitative data analysis and report writing. Theymaybe requiredtoassistwith other activities, such as engagement and consultation with stakeholders 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.