Job summary Working as part of a multi -professional Research and Innovation department you will work across our friendly and supportive academic and research delivery teams. You will support the life cycle of local research projects from design through to publication, as well as supporting the delivery of national research projects. You will be involved in research projects across a range of specialty areas within mental health and physical health Main duties of the job You will support Keele University and our Trust's academic team to carry out commissioned research and evaluation projects. Working as part of the Trust's research delivery team you will also work across a range of studies, including observational research, novel drug therapy and clinical interventions, participating in the recruitment and follow up of patients to research studies, under the direction of research nurses and practitioners. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Details Date posted 15 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 weeks Working pattern Full-time Reference number 301-JP-25-7171339 Job locations St George's Hospital Corporation Street Stafford ST16 3AG Job description Job responsibilities Assisting with research projects, designing, collecting and analysing data, reporting and liaising with stakeholders Communicating about and promoting the work of the Research and Innovation department through appropriate media (personal interaction, websites, social media) Delivering national NIHR portfolio research activity to time and target Administering questionnaires and disease specific assessment scales Support with a variety of research administrative duties such as note taking, coordinating meetings and drafting documents. Undertaking study specific training as required such as physical health skills Participate in meetings and conferences to present on studies and internship programme Travel to Keel University and across the geography of the Trust as required by specific projects Job description Job responsibilities Assisting with research projects, designing, collecting and analysing data, reporting and liaising with stakeholders Communicating about and promoting the work of the Research and Innovation department through appropriate media (personal interaction, websites, social media) Delivering national NIHR portfolio research activity to time and target Administering questionnaires and disease specific assessment scales Support with a variety of research administrative duties such as note taking, coordinating meetings and drafting documents. Undertaking study specific training as required such as physical health skills Participate in meetings and conferences to present on studies and internship programme Travel to Keel University and across the geography of the Trust as required by specific projects Person Specification Qualifications Essential Undertaking relevant bachelor degree Desirable GCP Experience Essential Experience of research methodology Desirable Work experience in direct care provision or customer services Person Specification Qualifications Essential Undertaking relevant bachelor degree Desirable GCP Experience Essential Experience of research methodology Desirable Work experience in direct care provision or customer services Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address St George's Hospital Corporation Street Stafford ST16 3AG Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address St George's Hospital Corporation Street Stafford ST16 3AG Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : St George's Hospital, Corporation Street, ST16 3AG Stafford, United Kingdom