Research Clinician (Mental Health including Older Adults) in Ashton

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Research Clinician (Mental Health including Older Adults)

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Research Nurse Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (From start date) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job ref 311-M295-26-A

Site Trust HQ Town Ashton Under Lyne Salary £39,959 - £48,117 PA, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/10/2026 23:59

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople

Please note - previous applicants need not reapply.

The Research & Innovation Department has responsibility for all elements of research governance within the Trust and also provides corporate support to internal staff and external partners undertaking research, service evaluations and innovation projects. Working alongside existing Research Project Managers this post will be responsible for supporting the delivery of clinical research studies within mental health and dementia services across the Trust. The role will involve recruitment and informed consent of participant’s research studies, delivery research interventions and undertaking assessments as per study protocols and local guidelines and completion of research documentation. The role also involves providing information and answering any questions/queries from patients, staff and carers about the various studies being conducted within the trust. It will be a varied, involved and busy position that requires excellent communication with a variety of stakeholders, and significant organisation skills in order to prioritise and manage a demanding workload.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure that research procedures (including consent processes, interventions and follow up) are carried out according to the approved protocol and the UK policyframework for health and social care research.
• Provide complex research related information to research participants and, if applicable, their families / carers when taking informed consent for the research study or carrying out a research procedure.

• Assist participants with the completion of questionnaires or interventions as appropriate, in consideration of individual need, using prioritisation and delegation skills

• Communicate and liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary and research teams within and external to the Trust, both verbally and in writing, providing and receiving complex or sensitive information.
• Liaise with the Chief Investigator in regards to the on-going support and feasibility of the project. Maintain and provide up-to-date project and recruitment information for the project which includes consent of patients, completion of case report forms and quality assurance of test kits
• Actively promote the research study and any other research opportunities to staff and services. Act as an ambassador for the Research & Innovation Department
• Maintain a working knowledge of current research governance, practices and legislation; and to adhere to them.
• Present at conferences, study days and meetings when required

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that research procedures (including consent processes, interventions and follow up) are carried out according to the approved protocol and the UK policyframework for health and social care research.
• Provide complex research related information to research participants and, if applicable, their families / carers when taking informed consent for the research study or carrying out a research procedure.
• Assist participants with the completion of questionnaires or interventions as appropriate, in consideration of individual need, using prioritisation and delegation skills
• To be aware of the psychological/emotional needs of the patient/carer, responding and reporting appropriately.
• To assess patient condition, clinical situations and report as necessary adverse and serious adverse events and breaches of trial/study protocol.
• To maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families and carers at all times. Communicate and liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary and research teams within and external to the Trust, both verbally and in writing, providing and receiving complex or sensitive information.
• Liaise with the Chief Investigator in regards to the on-going support and feasibility of the project. Maintain and provide up-to-date project and recruitment information for the project which includes consent of patients, completion of case report forms and quality assurance of test kits
• To manage and prioritise own workload and tasks, working to appropriate deadlines and targets set.
• Ensure that appropriate facilities and resources are available as required per research visit.
• Actively promote the research study and any other research opportunities to staff and services. Act as an ambassador for the Research & Innovation Department
• Maintain a working knowledge of current research governance, practices and legislation; and to adhere to them.
• Present at conferences, study days and meetings when required

AFC 03/01/18 JME-451-17 Research Clinician Band 6

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• Educated to relevant degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Registered with HCPC, NMC or other relevant professional body
• Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level
• ICH GCP training
• Formal Research Training (including as part of degree course)

Experience

• Experience working in an NHS or healthcare environment with service user contact
• Previous research experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge of office software packages, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access
• Knowledge and appreciation of governance, risk and confidentiality issues
• Understanding of NHS agenda and primary care community services
• Knowledge of NHS Research Governance procedures and the Research Governance Framework

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to collate information and produce written reports
• Able to organise and prioritise own workload, work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Able to organise and prioritise own workload, work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to produce accurate, well presented work with a quick turn around
• Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of staff
• Excellent attention to detail

Work Related Circumstances

• To work flexibly when required
• Ability to travel independently
• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards . These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

Pennine Care are committed to the ‘Get ahead on Flex’ pledge initiative to support the right to request flexible working for all colleagues. We can work flexibly, as a modern and model employer, flexible and less than full-time working isn’t a barrier to progress in the NHS – it is commonplace. To support a positive experience for all colleagues we are committed to considering all requests for flexible working, in line with service needs.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

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