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This role plays a vital role in turning great ideas into real improvements in patient care. Working at the heart of research delivery, you'll support the set-up, coordination, delivery and dissemination of high-quality studies across mental health services, helping clinicians, researchers and participants every step of the way. It's a hands-on role that builds strong research, data and stakeholder skills, and offers a brilliant foundation for a career in research, healthcare or academia.
In joining the Research and Development Department at BSMHFT means joining a collaborative, knowledgeable and highly motivated team that sits at the centre of research activity across the Trust. The department is known for its supportive culture, strong links with clinicians and academic partners, and its commitment to developing staff at every stage of their career. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of high-impact mental health studies in the areas of Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Mood disorders, Huntington's Disease, Dementia and Epilepsy to name a few; you will be encouraged to build your skills and confidence and play a meaningful role in research that directly shapes services and improves lives.
As an R&D Assistant, you'll support the day-to-day delivery of mental health research studies and clinics from set-up through to completion. This includes helping with study documentation and approvals, maintaining accurate research records and databases, and supporting participant recruitment and follow-up in line with regulatory and ethical standards. You'll work closely with researchers, clinicians and external partners to coordinate study activity, monitor progress and resolve practical issues, helping to ensure studies run smoothly, safely and on time. You will support the team in maintaining close relationships with clinical services and department and to actively promote research amongst clinicians, service users, carers and the wider NHS and public - helping to make research everybody's business.
You'll be highly organised with strong attention to detail, able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a busy environment. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you'll be working with a wide range of professionals and interacting sensitively with research participants. You'll need confidence using IT systems and handling data accurately, alongside an understanding of confidentiality and governance requirements. Most importantly, you'll bring a genuine interest in research and mental health, a willingness to learn, and a proactive, team-focused approach to your work.
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.
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.
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 second 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. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.
Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.
Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.
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.
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.
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