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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Liverpool

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in mixed-methods evaluation, participant recruitment, and data analysis, alongside strong project management skills and effective communication for stakeholder engagement.
  • You will manage research projects, conduct participant recruitment and data analysis, collaborate with partners, adapt programs, and ensure quality and compliance across the OPD Pathway.

Requirements

  • - Relevant experience in conducting mixed-methods evaluations, longitudinal studies, and feasibility research.
  • - Experience in participant recruitment, fieldwork, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
  • - Strong project management skills and experience with delivery of project management tools and techniques.
  • - Ability to adapt programmes, projects, and activities to changing requirements and adjust plans accordingly.
  • - Understanding of trauma-informed, psychologically informed, and evidence-based practice.
  • - Ability to work effectively in partnership with NHS, HMPPS, and academic collaborators.
  • - Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with various stakeholders.
  • - Commitment to high standards of quality and compliance within research and practice.

Responsibilities

  • This role sits within the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway and is critical to the delivery of robust, ethical and impactful research.
  • It will support a growing programme of research into the experiences, risks, transitions and outcomes of individuals exhibiting personality difficulties and complex needs across custodial and community settings.
  • The postholder will have responsibility for the successful delivery of specific projects and activities.
  • They will contribute to mixed-methods evaluations, longitudinal studies, and feasibility research, with a focus on participant recruitment, fieldwork, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
  • They will work in close partnership with NHS, HMPPS, and academic collaborators and ensure that the research informs trauma-informed, psychologically informed and evidence-based practice across the OPD pathway.
  • The postholder will successfully monitor the delivery of project management tools, techniques and experience.
  • They will ensure programmes/ projects/ activities adapt to changing requirements and that plans are adjusted accordingly so that the deliverables are on time and to specified quality.
  • They will initiate, support and manage the on-going and new development of programmes/ projects/ activities supported by a robust governance structure in order to enhance quality and compliance across the OPD Pathway, the Trust, HMPPS and academic collaborators.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Research Officer role?

The main focus of the Research Officer role is to deliver robust, ethical, and impactful research into the experiences, risks, transitions, and outcomes of individuals exhibiting personality difficulties and complex needs across custodial and community settings.

Where is the Research Officer position based?

The Research Officer position is based in Resettle (Intensive Intervention & Risk Management Services) in Liverpool.

Will the Research Officer need to travel?

Yes, the Research Officer will need to travel to other OPD sites and will closely liaise with members of the OPD research team based elsewhere.

What types of research activities will the Research Officer be involved in?

The Research Officer will contribute to mixed-methods evaluations, longitudinal studies, and feasibility research, focusing on participant recruitment, fieldwork, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

Who will the Research Officer work closely with?

The Research Officer will work in close partnership with NHS, HMPPS, and academic collaborators.

What is the mission of Mersey Care, the organization offering this role?

Mersey Care's mission is to provide 'perfect care' that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient, while also supporting staff and working alongside service users to design and develop future services.

Are flexible working arrangements available for this role?

Yes, flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits regarding the position?

You can contact Dr. Sue Ryan, Consultant Clinical & Forensic Psychologist, at sue.ryan@justice.gov.uk or call 0151 832 3340.

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, addiction services, and community health services across the UK. Their ultimate mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals by delivering compassionate, safe, and effective healthcare. They aim to promote recovery, independence, and well-being through a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every individual receives the care and support they need to live fulfilling lives.