Job overview

We are seeking a Co-ordinator to join the new AWP Bright Research Centre. This is a new centre created through funding from the Mental Health Translational Research Collaborative, which is establishing a national network of research clinics. Bright’s main function is to support clinical research into mood disorders, specifically difficult-to-treat depression and bipolar. 

This post is offered for a minimum of 30 hrs  up to 37.5 hours per week; to the preference of the successful candidate. The Bright Research Centre is based at Southmead Hospital and the post holder would be the first point of contact for patients accessing the centre. The centre consists of Psychiatrists, R&D Staff, Researchers and other connected departments. This post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team to support the ongoing functioning of the centre.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with people with mental health problems, ideally within the NHS, and be able to work flexibly to support the changing needs of a new centre. As this post is supporting the coordination of a research centre this post would suit individuals who have experience of supporting research in the NHS (although not essential).

Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post. 

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a new Research Centre and contribute to improving and widening access to research for people with mental health problems. The successful individual should be passionate and enthusiastic about improving services through research and able to communicate complex information in a sensitive manner.

The post holder will play a central role in supporting the co-ordination of the centre, providing business co-ordination, overseeing clinical and research administration provision and support the day-to-day operational management of the centre.

The post holder will be the first point of contact for patients accessing the centre for either clinical assessment or research participation, supporting the patient journey throughout their contact with the centre. This will include registering new referrals, obtaining pre-screening information, triaging appointments, liaison with clinicians for appointments and all administration in relation to the centre. 

Working for our organisation

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. 

We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.

Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.  

AWP is committed to support and create a positive research and evidence-based environment and culture, which can have a beneficial impact on everyone who works for the organisation and the care we provide to those who use our services.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.