University of Manchester Research Assistant in NHS Talking Therapies Mixed-Methods Study, UK 2026
The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is recruiting a part-time (0.5 FTE) Research Assistant for Dr Mia Bennion’s mixed-methods study of engagement with NHS Talking Therapies. The fixed-term role runs from November 2026 to April 2029. The vacancy lists a salary of £33,002 per annum; applicants should confirm the amount payable for 0.5 FTE. Apply through the university portal by 21 October 2026.
The University of Manchester’s Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work is hiring a Research Assistant to work with Dr Mia Bennion and the Mental Health Research group. The NIHR-funded project will test the feasibility and acceptability of a practitioner behaviour change intervention intended to improve patients’ engagement with between-session work in NHS Talking Therapies. Duties include ethics and study paperwork, participant recruitment, co-production workshops, and quantitative and qualitative data collection.
The post is based in the Jean McFarlane Building, Manchester. It is 0.5 FTE on a fixed term from 1 November 2026 to 30 April 2029. The vacancy lists a salary of £33,002 per annum, alongside part-time hours; applicants should confirm the actual 0.5 FTE pay with the university. Applicants need a first- or upper-second-class honours degree or equivalent in psychology or a relevant social or health science, and experience with qualitative interviews and analysis, quantitative data, and mixed-methods work in health or social care.
Apply using the official university vacancy page by 21 October 2026. Its Apply for job link opens the university’s applicant route. The university says this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Dr Mia Bennion (mia.bennion@manchester.ac.uk) is listed for role enquiries.
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The university vacancy lists a salary of £33,002 per annum and specifies part-time hours of 0.5 FTE. Confirm the actual part-time pay with Manchester. The university also lists employer pension contributions and other standard staff benefits.
Eligibility summary
A first- or upper-second-class honours degree or equivalent in psychology, social science or health science. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK; the role does not qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Requirements
Experience conducting qualitative interviews and analysis, collecting and analysing quantitative data, contributing to mixed-methods research in health or social care, maintaining accurate research records, and working with research participants.
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