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We are currently advertising a fully-funded PhD in mental health, which will cover UK academic fees and provide an annual stipend of £18,622 for three years! This project is ideal for anyone interested in mental health, clinical psychology and improving healthcare. The successful applicant will be based at the University of Manchester in the School for Health Sciences. The primary supervisor is Prof Maria Panagioti and I am co-supervisor. Prof Panagioti and I will jointly supervise the successful candidate. The project is funded by a partnership between the NIHR School for Primary Care Research and the NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Centre. As such, the successful candidate will have a wide range of opportunities for networking and professional development.
The project
The PhD project will investigate Reboot (REcovery BOOsTing coaching) a psychological intervention which has been associated with improvements in burnout, depression and resilience in a range of healthcare professionals. The project will adapt Reboot for general practitioners (GPs), who report particularly high rates of work-related stress and burnout. It will then evaluate the adapted intervention to see whether it may be helpful for GPs. The project will also involve a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The opportunity
This PhD in mental health is a great opportunity for ambitious and dedicated prospective students who are interested in pursuing future careers in clinical psychology, patient safety, and healthcare-related research. The successful applicant will be encouraged to publish their research in peer-reviewed academic journals, and to present their findings at national and international conferences, in order to build their academic career. They will also be offered a wide range of development opportunities, including training courses focused on building methodological and research expertise, alongside those focused on career management.
This opportunity is open to prospective applicants who are eligible for UK academic fees. The deadline for applying is Monday 30th September 2024 for an anticipated January 2025 start date.
A great opportunity 👌👍