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Research Assistant (Mental Health)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Leeds

AI generated summary

  • You should have a degree and ideally a Masters with formal research training in health or social care, and demonstrate skills for research in social care and health contexts.
  • You will assist in a 30-month research project on adult acute mental health wards, focusing on incidents and staffing, contributing to interdisciplinary applied research to enhance quality and safety.

Requirements

  • With a degree and ideally a Masters, with a formal research training component (such as an MSc in Health Sciences or social care research) in a subject area relating to applied health and care research, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the skills and experience to contribute to delivering research in social care and health contexts.

Responsibilities

  • We are looking for a Research Assistant (Mental Health) to help the team deliver a 30-month research project exploring incidents and staffing on adult acute mental health wards: the #StaffedWards project.
  • The Quality and Safety research theme is interdisciplinary and we undertake high-quality applied research to understand and improve the quality and safety of health and care services.
  • We address questions that matter to people and communities, patients and families, health and care professionals and organisations, health and care professional educators and policymakers.

FAQs

What is the duration of the research project I will be involved in?

The research project, #StaffedWards, has a duration of 30 months.

What qualifications are required for the position of Research Assistant?

A degree is required, and ideally, a Masters with a formal research training component in a subject area related to applied health and care research.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

You can contact Professor John Baker at +44(0) 0113 343 1271 or via email at j.baker@leeds.ac.uk.

What are some of the benefits offered with this position?

Benefits include 26 days' holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, access to health and wellbeing benefits, personal development opportunities, and more.

Is there any support for further training and development in this role?

Yes, there is access to courses run by the Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, as well as self-development courses.

Are there any visa requirements for applying to this position?

Yes, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. Eligibility under the Global Talent visa is also considered for research and academic posts.

Will I be working in a team or independently?

You will be working as part of a friendly team focused on applied health and care research.

What types of research questions does the Quality and Safety research theme address?

The theme addresses questions that matter to people and communities, patients and families, health and care professionals and organisations, educators, and policymakers.

What kind of experience should I have to apply for this position?

You should be able to demonstrate skills and experience in delivering research in social care and health contexts.

Can you tell me more about the work culture in the School of Healthcare?

The School of Healthcare fosters a dynamic and successful community of researchers committed to making a positive difference in health and social care services.

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