Research Assistant/Research Fellow

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The opportunity has arisen for a part-time Research Assistant/Fellow to join the Community and Primary Care Research Group within the Faculty of Health. We would like the successful candidate to start on the 1st of July 2022; the position is funded until 31st October 2023. Based in the Faculty of Health, the Peninsula Medical School is committed to three core aims: outstanding clinical education; strong social engagement; and world-class research which all feature strongly in the student learning experience. A key strength is a close relationship with NHS partners, with early clinical contact for all students. The South West offers healthcare and learning opportunities of exceptional quality; Derriford is one of Europe’s largest hospitals and the only trauma centre in Devon and Cornwall. A further strength is our scholarly approach to education, supported by the Division of Education Scholarship.The Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research is the core of research activity, providing athriving community that conducts adventurous world-leading research with the explicit purpose of improving the health and care of the populations we serve. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes: the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges. We are seeking a motivated and capable individual with excellent interpersonal skills to work on the Dementia PersonAlised Care Team (D-PACT) study. You will work closely with the Programme Lead, Research Fellows, and the rest of the multi-site D-PACT research team, using a realist approach to evaluate the D-PACT intervention theory in practice. Primary responsibilities will include collecting, coding and analysing longitudinal qualitative data (via realist interviewing, observations, and interrogation of records) from key stakeholders in the project. Dependent on the grade of appointment, you will also contribute to the coordination/overseeing of the realist evaluation. Other responsibilities will include participant recruitment, quantitative data collection and analysis, literature and database searching and writing up results for publication. Priority will be given for skills and experience in realist qualitative research methods, and personal qualities of accuracy, flexibility and empathy will be required. You will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a relevant field of study (required for Grade 7, desirable for Grade 6). You will have excellent knowledge of health-related research sufficient to enable innovation and new understanding in the field, as well as skills in the application of qualitative research methods. D-PACT is a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded programme that aims to develop and evaluate a multidisciplinary complex intervention, based in primary care, for improving wellbeing and health related quality of life for people with dementia and their carers. The D-PACT feasibility study involved designing, delivering and evaluating the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a support worker intervention, based in GP surgeries, to support people with dementia and their carer using a person-centred coaching approach. We are now in Phase 2 of our programme (Years 4-5), where we are undertaking a realist-informed evaluation of the potential value and impact of the intervention. Outcomes from this programme have the potential to inform practice and process for dementia care within the NHS, as well as inform methods used by other researchers working with this population. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Tomasina Oh by email at ****. This is a part-time post working up to 3 days per week (22.2 hours) on a fixed-term basis until the 31st October 2023, due to funding. You must be willing to travel, work flexibly and be prepared for in-field data collection. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. Please indicate the level of role to which you are applying and tailor your application accordingly. Please note however that the University reserves the right to make an offer of appointment within the range advertised, aligned with Plymouth's Academic Career Pathways, according to your knowledge, experience and skills in relation to the key accountabilities. This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 13th June 2022 and you will be notified if 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 STEEM academia. Job Description - Grade 6 Job Description - Grade 7 Additional Faculty Information
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Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
£31,406 to £34,304 per annum - Grade 6 or £35,326 to £40,927 per annum - Grade 7 (dependent on experience)
Package:
Part-time, Fixed-term
Contractual hours:
22.2
Basis:
PT Temporary Parttime All Year ]]>
within the Faculty of Health. We would like the successful candidate to start on the 1
st
of July 2022; the position is funded until 31
st
October 2023.
Based in the Faculty of Health, the Peninsula Medical School is committed to three core
aims: outstanding clinical education; strong social engagement; and world-class research which all feature strongly in the student learning experience. A key strength is a close relationship with NHS partners, with early clinical contact for all students. The South West offers healthcare and learning opportunities of exceptional quality; Derriford is one of Europe’s largest hospitals and the only trauma centre in Devon and Cornwall. A further strength is our scholarly approach to education, supported by the Division of Education Scholarship.The Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research is the core of research activity, providing athriving community that conducts adventurous world-leading research with the explicit purpose of improving the health and care of the populations we serve.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes: the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
We are seeking a motivated and capable individual with excellent interpersonal skills to work on the Dementia PersonAlised Care Team (D-PACT) study. You will work closely with the Programme Lead, Research Fellows, and the rest of the multi-site D-PACT research team, using a realist approach to evaluate the D-PACT intervention theory in practice. Primary responsibilities will include collecting, coding and analysing longitudinal qualitative data (via realist interviewing, observations, and interrogation of records) from key stakeholders in the project. Dependent on the grade of appointment, you will also contribute to the coordination/overseeing of the realist evaluation. Other responsibilities will include participant recruitment, quantitative data collection and analysis, literature and database searching and writing up results for publication. Priority will be given for skills and experience in realist qualitative research methods, and personal qualities of accuracy, flexibility and empathy will be required.
You will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a relevant field of study (required for Grade 7, desirable for Grade 6). You will have excellent knowledge of health-related research sufficient to enable innovation and new understanding in the field, as well as skills in the application of qualitative research methods.
D-PACT is a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded programme that aims to develop and evaluate a multidisciplinary complex intervention, based in primary care, for improving wellbeing and health related quality of life for people with dementia and their carers. The D-PACT feasibility study involved designing, delivering and evaluating the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a support worker intervention, based in GP surgeries, to support people with dementia and their carer using a person-centred coaching approach. We are now in Phase 2 of our programme (Years 4-5), where we are undertaking a realist-informed evaluation of the potential value and impact of the intervention. Outcomes from this programme have the potential to inform practice and process for dementia care within the NHS, as well as inform methods used by other researchers working with this population.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Tomasina Oh by email at ****
This is a part-time post working up to 3 days per week (22.2 hours) on a fixed-term basis until the 31
st
October 2023, due to funding. You must be willing to travel, work flexibly and be prepared for in-field data collection.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
Please indicate the level of role to which you are applying and tailor your application accordingly. Please note however that the University reserves the right to make an offer of appointment within the range advertised, aligned with Plymouth's Academic Career Pathways, according to your knowledge, experience and skills in relation to the key accountabilities.
This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 13
th
June 2022 and you will be notified if 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 STEEM academia.
Job Description - Grade 6
Job Description - Grade 7
Additional Faculty Information
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£31,406 to £34,304 per annum - Grade 6 or £35,326 to £40,927 per annum - Grade 7 (dependent on experience)
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31406
34304
Academic/Research
Sun, 5 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Part-time, Fixed-term
22.2
PT Temporary Parttime All Year
Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

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