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Applications are invited for the above post, which is funded in the first instance until end September 2026, likely to be extended. The post will be based primarily onsite in the Jean McFarlane Building on the main Oxford Road campus of The University of Manchester.
The post-holder will join the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health (NCISH) which is based in the Division of Psychology and Mental Health. The Division of Psychology and Mental Health brings together a number of Research Themes that aim to inform future mental healthcare policy and service planning including, the Manchester Self-harm Project and the Health and Justice Research Network. It is one of the United Kingdom's foremost Research Themes in the field of suicidal behaviour and forensic psychiatry. The Directors of NCISH are Professor Sir Louis Appleby and Professor Nav Kapur.
NCISH was established in 1996 at the University of Manchester. NCISH collects detailed clinical information on all suicides and homicides by people who have had contact with mental health services. Additionally NCISH also runs shorter spotlight studies that have developed from the core work of NCISH, further information is available on our website (www.manchester.ac.uk/ncish).
Applicants will have excellent written and communication skills and will be experienced in the use of Microsoft software packages in particular Word and Outlook. The ability to work effectively as part of a team, be able to prioritise work activities and have a flexible approach to work are essential attributes.
What you will get in return:
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to people.talent@manchester.ac.uk
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Rebecca Lowe
Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 0700
Email: rebecca.lowe@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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