An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Research Assistant to work on an exciting research study funded by National Institute for Health Research (NIHR); The Effectiveness of Sexual Assault Referral Centres with regard to Mental Health and Substance Use: A National Mixed-Method Study (MiMoS).
This study focuses on people who attend Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) and aims to examine their mental health and substance use needs, how SARCs identify, intervene or refer to support in relation to those needs. We are using Realist Evaluation methodology i.e., we want to understand what the nature of the problem is, and then identify what works for whom in what circumstances in order to make service recommendations. We are working closely with NHS England to ensure that the research has an impact. This is a three-year study that has already commenced. The post will commence in October 2019 for 12months 0.5 FTE and will support the data collection phase of the study. There will be some travel and overnight stays involved as part of the role.