Get involved as GMMH staff

Research isn’t only done in universities and labs! It’s essential that the NHS is a key part of this process, utilising our experience and expertise in health and care settings. More than that, research is a key factor in professional development of our workforce, improving staff satisfaction, recruitment and retention. Where better to do mental health research and innovation than in Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust? Staff involvement can include: Referring service users to take part in research Delivering ground-breaking treatments Sharing your clinical experience and insights Contributing to the design and delivery of studies We encourage staff from all disciplines to embark on a research journey with us: from a small project through to support for Clinical Fellowship, Masters degrees and PhDs. At any time, we have nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, pharmacists, social workers and others developing their research skills and portfolio with us. We know your time is valuable, so we have several different ways you can get involved in research depending on your schedule. Join the Research Interested Staff Network! We want to increase links between researchers and clinical staff at GMMH, helping each to improve clinical practice as well as current and future research. Joining our Microsoft Teams channel will allow you to: Hear about research findings, events, training and studies that are currently recruiting Link with researchers to contribute your knowledge, ideas and perspectives from experience Meet, network and share with each other Join the RICS channel Become a Research Advocate Research Advocates work in clinical services across the Trust and provide a dedicated link between R&I and clinical teams. They play an important role in keeping staff and service users informed about the latest opportunities. Work closely with researchers and research delivery staff Update colleagues about relevant studies Facilitate meetings between your team and researchers Share information and the latest findings Be one of the first to hear about new studies and trials Help improve outcomes for service users with quicker access to treatment and new technologies or therapies Help earn money for your team via clinical service engagement rewards Receive research-related CPD opportunities Be a part of a network of like-minded colleagues in the Trust We are always looking for enthusiastic Research Advocates to join our network and help us spread the word about research. If you work in a clinical team and have 15 – 30 minutes a week, we want to hear from you! Fill in the sign up form Begin your own research journey We encourage staff from all disciplines to embark on a research journey with us: from a small project through to support for Clinical Fellowship, Masters degrees and PhDs. At any time, we have nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, pharmacists, social workers and others developing their research skills and portfolio with us. Expand your research knowledge We regularly offer and promote academic, research and clinical events to support continuing professional development and research into practice. Make sure to follow our news stories or social media to keep up-to-date on our events. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in R&I, enriching your career development at GMMH or beginning your own research journey. Our door is always open to hear your ideas and suggestions. How you can get involved as staff: Share your experience and ideas Co-design and co-produce research Take part in one of our studies that is actively seeking participants Support one of our studies as a local collaborator, study staff, or priniciple investigator Find out more about our news and publications – and share with your teams Join our events, workshops and seminars and continue your professional development Get in touch with us Browse our active studies Check out news & events