Research Assistant/Project Coordinator (Maternity Cover) Plymouth, England
Job description
A unique opportunity has arisen, due to maternity leave, for a researcher with growing expertise in health research to work on the TULAY project, and make a real contribution to reducing health inequalities and improving population health in Low to Middle Income Countries.
Based in the Faculty of Health, the School of Nursing and Midwifery programmes in the fields of adult, child and mental health nursing and in midwifery have been designed with our students’ career and the future needs of the workforce in mind. The School works in partnership with local NHS trusts to drive forward clinical research and support students in their learning to become the best nurses and midwives they can be. State-of-the-art facilities and equipment help students maximise their potential and develop their core skills, preparing them to embark on exciting and rewarding careers. The School offers further support for student career and professional development in the areas of healthcare, surgical care practice, emergency care and general practice nursing. An interdisciplinary approach to research covers sustainability, the evolution of services, use of new genetic knowledge and technologies, the ageing population, use of internet and mobile technologies, changes in clinical education, contemporary nursing, and how knowledge is translated into practice and policy.
This four-year project funded by the NIHR, involves working in partnership with stroke survivors, carers and other key stakeholders to design and evaluate a self-management support programme that can be delivered in rural community settings.
This exciting opportunity has arisen to provide maternity leave cover.
The role will support the development and delivery of the TULAY project, working closely with the project leads who are based in the UK and the Philippines to ensure the project meets its objectives and milestones. The role will involve helping to plan and deliver research activities associated with the project to meet deadlines and deliverables. These include scoping reviews, surveys, interviews, experienced based co-design and evaluation. There will also be some general administration activities associated with the project.
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.
You must have, or be close to completing, a PhD in a health or social science related area (or equivalent experience) and have an emerging track record in research. A central theme of the work will be to work alongside several stakeholders including clinicians, academics, stroke survivors, carers, charity and third sector partners, hence you will be expected to show advanced and inclusive communication skills to enable positive and productive relationships.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. Submit your application via the University of Plymouth electronic jobs portal.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Professor Bridie Kent by email [email protected].
The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.
Interviews are likely to take place on Friday 7th July 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week, and is fixed-term to cover a period of maternity leave which is anticipated to be for approximately 12 months (maximum).
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
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.
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 & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.
