Project Manager (Workplace Trauma)

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to have proven and substantial experience in managing research studies; for example, by having previously worked as trial manager on a multi-site study.

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 be responsible for co-ordinating the research activities across multiple sites to ensure the project delivers to target. They may be required to assist with other activities, such as engagement and consultation with stakeholders and dissemination of research findings.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements
• 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 criteria

• 1st or 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in health sciences, social sciences (or related) with knowledge of the subject area
• Masters Degree in relevant subject area or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential criteria

• Clear understanding of and interest in mental health or health services research.
• Significant experience of Research Governance and Ethics procedures.
• Relevant experience of managing and supervising research and other staff e.g. within NHS and/or Higher Education Institution (HEIs) environments.
• Track record of authorship of peer-reviewed academic publications, research reports, conference abstracts and presentations.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Sound knowledge of research into psychosocial interventions
• Awareness and understanding of Research Governance Framework
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of working in a research team e.g. appropriate, professional conduct and dealing with matters such as confidentiality
• A sound knowledge of statistics and research methodology

Important Information about working for GMMH:

All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org

The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we'd love to hear from you.

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Sponsorship

We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government's website - click here.

If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.

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Do you have experience outside the NHS?

We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.

We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.

**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Programme Manager B7 (PDF, 288.4KB)
• Important Candidate information (PDF, 2.5MB)