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Research Assistant (Mental Health)

Faculty of Medicine and Health

School of Healthcare

Do you have a passion for applied mental health care research and research-informed education? Do you want to work with world-leading professors in the applied health and care research field and contribute to translation of this to undergraduate and postgraduate education? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities?

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 School of Healthcare brings together a community of dynamic and successful applied health and social care researchers, committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people who use health and social care services or work in these environments, including contributing to research-led education.

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.

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.

What we offer in return:

· 26 days' holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!

· Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary

· Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

· Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and  more.

· Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

If you are looking for a role that will develop your research skills and you as a leader whilst working in a friendly team, apply today.


Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.


To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor John Baker

Tel: +44(0) 0113 343 1271 Email: j.baker@leeds.ac.uk

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Job Details
Location
Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service
Faculty of Medicine & Health
School/Institute
School of Healthcare
Category
Research
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£32,546 to £38,249 per annum pro-rata
Post Type
Part Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term (1 July 2025 to 31 December 2027 - to complete specific time limited work)
Release Date
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Closing Date
Thursday 15 May 2025
Reference
MHHEA1266
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