Department of Health Professions
Hourly Pay Rate:
£12.60 hourly pay + £1.51per hour holiday pay
Hours Per Week
16
Duration of role:
One off role
All Locations
Manchester campus (Jobs4Students)
Closing Date:
15 Feb 2026

Job Description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
 
The main purpose of this role is to provide research support to colleagues and support staff for the Health Styles Trauma Project by assisting with research data analysis related to the project.
 
Dates: 23 February - 3 March 2026
Hours: up to 16 hours per week

Key Tasks
Research Activities
Accurate checking of the transcription of audio focus groups held via teams.
There is 270 minutes of transcription to check from four focus groups using Teams audio files.
Required to be able to use video files and MS Word. Excellent level of English.
Plan and prioritise own work and resources, within research project framework, in order to determine the most effective way to achieve agreed research objectives.
Use initiative and judgement to develop appropriate techniques in order to facilitate research work and resolve problems affecting the achievement of objectives and deadlines.
 
Liaison and Networking
Participate in internal and external partnerships and networks in order to aid the analysis of research findings, to share best practice, and to enhance the reputation of the University.
 
Service Provision
Proactively and effectively engage with quality assurance procedures to ensure that University standards are upheld.
Collaborate with academic colleagues on research development and future direction.
 
Team Working
Actively participate as a member of the research team.
 
Miscellaneous
You have a legal duty, so far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure that you do not endanger yourself or anyone else by your acts or omissions. In addition, you must cooperate with the University on health and safety matters and must not interfere or misuse anything provided for health, safety and welfare purposes.
You are responsible for applying the University’s Equal Opportunities Policy in your own area of responsibility and in your general conduct.
You have a responsibility to promote high levels of customer care within your own areas of work.
Such other relevant duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may be assigned by the Manager in agreement with you. Such agreement should not be unreasonably withheld.
You have the responsibility to engage with the University’s commitment to Environmental Sustainability in order to reduce its waste, energy consumption and carbon footprint.
You have the responsibility to engage with the University’s commitment to delivering value for money services that optimise the use of resources and therefore should consider this when undertaking all duties and aspects of your role.

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met students who meet the criteria below:
 
Essential
* Excellent spoken / listening / written English
* Currently undertaking BSc / MSc Physiotherapy / OT / SLT in order to identify rehabilitation / medical nomenclature.
* Ability to use initiative, creativity and judgement to develop appropriate approaches in order to further research.
* Proficiency in the use of relevant software packages such as MS Office 365.
* Possess sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge to work within an established research team.
* Experience of prioritising work independently and as part of a team in order to deliver individual and team objectives
 
Desirable
* Knowledge of focus groups, including an understanding of qualitative research methods and techniques in the area.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page and attaching your covering letter and CV, as a single document, in either .docx (preferred for accessibility) or .pdf format.

The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 15 February 2026.

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
  
We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required.
 
If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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