Research Assistant/Research Fellow PARC - Researcher in Residence

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Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Faculty of Health for an embedded Researcher(s)-in-Residence to support applied research in partnership with local authorities and service users and carers. You will be a part of an innovative project, making a difference to changing research culture in public services in Adult Social Care, across two partnering local authorities in Devon, UK (Torbay and Devon County Councils). You must hold experience of carrying out research and be able to work independently and as part of a team. The skills of resilience and innovation are required, along with exceptional networking skills. You will ideally have experience of carrying out research in social care, or a related field, in collaboration with practitioners and managers of services. Being ‘embedded’ within the service setting, increases the potential for well-designed research, applied directly to the context in which solutions will be adopted, to facilitate successful implementation and improve care for service users. This model allows researchers and care staff to understand and value each other’s roles, knowledge and approaches and to develop their complementary skills. The team will undertake research of value to Local Authority partner organisations, and the wider care sector in the Southwest Peninsula. The role is wide ranging, and is likely to include the following: Working with, and alongside, a range of people across organisational boundaries. Focusing on knowledge and bringing people from different disciplines and backgrounds together. Being the supportive facilitator between research and practice, making research more accessible to staff. Co-produce two research projects (one based in each area cross-site) together with partners and members of the public. For further information, please contact; Penelope Welbourne penelope.welbourne@plymouth.ac.uk This role will require a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check You should tailor your application towards the Job Description for which you meet the criteria, although the university reserves the right to make an offer at the appropriate level in relation to skills and experience. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 24 months due to funding. Interviews are expected to take place Monday 14 February and you will be notified whether you have been shortlisted or not. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit , our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia. Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria. Job Description – Grade 6 Job Description – Grade 7 Additional Faculty Information

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£31,406 - £40,927 per annum - Grade 6 or 7

Package:

Full-Time, Fixed-Term

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

local authorities in Devon, UK (Torbay and Devon County Councils).

You must hold experience of carrying out research and be able to work independently and as part of a team. The skills of resilience and innovation are required, along with exceptional networking skills. You will ideally have experience of carrying out research in social care, or a related field, in collaboration with practitioners and managers of services.

Being ‘embedded’ within the service setting, increases the potential for well-designed research, applied directly to the context in which solutions will be adopted, to facilitate successful implementation and improve care for service users. This model allows researchers and care staff to understand and value each other’s roles, knowledge and approaches and to develop their complementary skills. The team will undertake research of value to Local Authority partner organisations, and the wider care sector in the Southwest Peninsula.

The role is wide ranging, and is likely to include the following:

Working with, and alongside, a range of people across organisational boundaries.

Focusing on knowledge and bringing people from different disciplines and backgrounds together.

Being the supportive facilitator between research and practice, making research more accessible to staff.

Co-produce two research projects (one based in each area cross-site) together with partners and members of the public.

For further information, please contact; Penelope Welbourne penelope.welbourne@plymouth.ac.uk

This role will require a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check

You should tailor your application towards the Job Description for which you meet the criteria, although the university reserves the right to make an offer at the appropriate level in relation to skills and experience.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 24 months due to funding.

Interviews are expected to take place Monday 14 February and you will be notified whether you have been shortlisted or not.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit , our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

Job Description – Grade 6

Job Description – Grade 7

Additional Faculty Information

A8407

£31,406 - £40,927 per annum - Grade 6 or 7

31406

31406

34304

Academic/Research

Sun, 6 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Full-Time, Fixed-Term

37

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk