# Band 7 Senior Research Fellow - Safer by Design > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-7-senior-research-fellow-safer-by-design/cbc69749-c2ab-4947-bd25-3567318a01a0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-7-senior-research-fellow-safer-by-design/cbc69749-c2ab-4947-bd25-3567318a01a0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Birmingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** 18 months (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-24T09:52:25.606Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Birmingham/Birmingham_Solihull_Mental_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Research_Fellow_Mental_Health/Research_Fellow_Mental_Health-v8015343 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8015343?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Fellow to join our Research & Development team and play a key role in delivering the NIHR-funded ‘Safer by Design’ Programme Development Grant. This innovative 14-month programme aims to develop new approaches to reducing patient-defined harm in acute mental health inpatient settings through evidence synthesis, co-production, and collaborative research partnerships. Working closely with the Chief Investigator, you will coordinate and lead elements of the programme across multiple workstreams, contributing to the development of a future Programme Grant for Applied Research. Applications are sought from candidates who hold a degree in a relevant field or demonstrate equivalent experience, alongside training in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods. They should have proven experience of leading research projects from initial concept through to dissemination, supported by strong written, analytical, and presentation skills. Experience of working with mental health professionals, service users, or research partners is essential, as is the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.  A PhD or equivalent research experience in mental health or a related field is desirable. ### Main duties of the job The role requires strong research capability, including experience of leading projects from design through to dissemination and a solid understanding of both qualitative and quantitative methods. Excellent communication skills are essential to effectively engage with professionals, service users, and diverse communities. The post holder must be able to work independently while also collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Fellow to join our Research & Development team and play a key role in delivering the NIHR-funded ‘Safer by Design’ Programme Development Grant. This innovative 14-month programme aims to develop new approaches to reducing patient-defined harm in acute mental health inpatient settings through evidence synthesis, co-production, and collaborative research partnerships. Working closely with the Chief Investigator, you will coordinate and lead elements of the programme across multiple workstreams, contributing to the development of a future Programme Grant for Applied Research. Applications are sought from candidates who hold a degree in a relevant field or demonstrate equivalent experience, alongside training in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods. They should have proven experience of leading research projects from initial concept through to dissemination, supported by strong written, analytical, and presentation skills. Experience of working with mental health professionals, service users, or research partners is essential, as is the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. A PhD or equivalent research experience in mental health or a related field is desirable. ## Job Description The role requires strong research capability, including experience of leading projects from design through to dissemination and a solid understanding of both qualitative and quantitative methods. Excellent communication skills are essential to effectively engage with professionals, service users, and diverse communities. The post holder must be able to work independently while also collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines. ## Responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience or training - Evidence of training in research methods **Desirable** - PhD or equivalent level research experience in appropriate mental health specialities ### Experience & skills **Essential** - Research experience in an appropriate field - Experience of working on applied health research programmes in the specialist area **Desirable** - Experience of working with racially minoritised communities, neurodivergent individuals or people with lived experience of inpatient mental health services ### Special Aptitudes & Abilities **Essential** - Experience of working with racially minoritised communities, neurodivergent individuals or people with lived experience of mental health services - Ability to work to timescales both independently and under supervision ## Documents - [applicant guide (pdf, 313.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1260) - [job description (pdf, 584.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10333284) - [equality statement (pdf, 572.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2416) - [person specification (pdf, 296.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10333285) - [everyday behaviours guide (pdf, 159.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2415) - [information for applicants (pdf, 431.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1709) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.