Band 4 Research Support Officer-Bristol

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within AWP Research & Development (R&D). We are looking to recruit a Research Support Officerto provide administrative support to the R&D Department and have a key role in portfolio database reporting.We are looking for someone that shares our passion for making research opportunities accessible to all those that can take part.

You will join the R&D department in AWP who are undertaking ground-breaking mental health and dementia research.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service users. This post is open to applicants looking to work for a minimum of 30 hours per week up to 37.5 hours per week. This is a fixed-term post for maternity cover. This role is hybrid and requires some in person office support.

Please note this advert is capped and is likely to close early before the deadline, so please ensure you submit your applications as soon as possible.

Interviews will take place in person at Research & Development Office, Fromeside, Blackberry Hill Hospital, Bristol, BS16 1EG.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a key member of the Research & Development (R&D) Department and will be expected to:

• Assist in the R&D Department to conduct, develop, and provide support for research and development across the trust.
• Assist the R&D Project Support Officer by providing general administrative support, data entry and record keeping for any R&D projects as suitability delegated.
• Assist members of the Research and Development department by providing administrative support for department activities.
• Develop and implement new systems and processes as required.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see attached job description.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

342-CS074-0825

Job locations

Research & Development Office, Fromeside

Blackberry Hill Hospital

Bristol

BS16 1EG