IPS Grow Research Lead

Salary: £44,000 - £54,000 dependent on experience
Location: Hybrid - Our office is based in London, this role involves a mixture of onsite and home working
Closing date: 9 December 2024

IPS Grow is seeking a Research Lead (health, employment and individual placement and support) to help support the quality expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services across England's health systems.

The opportunity

IPS Grow is a national programme designed to support the expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services in mental health, primary care, and drug and alcohol teams across England. The programme is led by Social Finance in partnership with the Centre for Mental Health. It is funded by NHS England and Improvement (NHSE/I), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).

This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of employment support for individuals with mental health conditions or substance use disorders. As a well-established program funded by NHS England & Improvement, the Department for Work and Pensions, and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, IPS Grow is at the forefront of implementing high-quality, evidence-based practices. Our mission is to significantly improve employment outcomes for clients accessing health services through the nationwide scale-up of IPS.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research: Conduct national research to better position high-quality IPS services across England using research methodology such as surveys, experimental research, desk-based literature reviews, interviews, focus groups, case studies, and data mining.
2. Data and Performance Management: Analyse data to identify trends and inform strategic research decisions around research and innovation.
3. Knowledge Translation and Dissemination: Provide guidance and mentorship to team members on research methodologies and applications.
4. Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with key stakeholders, including NHS England, DWP, and local health systems.
5. Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in IPS delivery and implementation.

Skills and Experience

1. MSc level qualified or equivalent professional experience.
2. Minimum first author or equivalent on 3 high impact peer review publications.
3. Strong commitment to evidence-based practices and leveraging research to enhance service delivery.

Working at Social Finance

The salary range for this position is £44,000 - £54,000 per annum. Depending on skills and experience - new starters generally join at the beginning of the band. Working for a mission-driven organisation is more than just what we pay though, it's about our culture, our approach and what else we offer. Read more about working at Social Finance.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We actively encourage applications from under-represented and minoritised groups, including those with lived experience of the social issues we are working to address. We are an equal opportunities employer and support a range of flexible working options.

How to Apply

Social Finance are using Applied, a platform developed by the Behavioural Insights Team, to record your application. Applied uses behavioural and data science to improve hiring decisions and minimise unconscious bias in the recruitment process.

You will be asked to respond to situational based questions which will allow you to express your ability. Your answer to each question will be viewed in isolation. Please therefore ensure there is enough detail in that single response, without any references to your other responses.