The Faculty of Health at the University of Plymouth delivers exceptional clinical and academic learning, social engagement and world class research in medicine, dentistry, nursing, psychology and the health professions. This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference.
The CAMERA research group wish to appoint a Research Assistant to join the NIHR HS&DR funded RESTORE 2 project team. CAMERA is a leading research group in the UK conducting research into the creation and retention of a sustainable healthcare workforce.
This is an opportunity to be part of important research on the remediation of doctors in the UK that will directly shape policy and practice. Working directly with five NHS sites this project will use realist evaluation and participatory research approaches to optimise the delivery of remediation programmes for doctors.
We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant with relevant research expertise to help collect and analyse data from interviews, focus groups, observations, and documentary sources, and to write-up findings for dissemination. The role will involve working collaboratively with colleagues in the CAMERA team, in Peninsula Medical School, and externally to help deliver this multidisciplinary qualitative project.
You will have a first degree in any relevant subject (e.g. social science or humanities subjects), and have a relevant PhD or be nearing completion of your doctorate, and knowledge of relevant research methods.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role please contact Dr Nicola Brennan by email nicola.brennan@plymouth.ac.uk
Interviews are likely to take place on the 11th June 2021 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a part-time position working 22.2 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for a period of 30 months due to funding.
Full-time working may be considered.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
We are currently advertising a Research Fellow post linked to the RESTORE 2 study here.
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.
Please note, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the University is currently implementing a number of safety measures as per Government advice therefore the successful applicant may be required to work from home in the first instance.
The University of Plymouth is committed to equality of opportunity, promoting a diverse and inclusive culture, demonstrated through our commitment to the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and as a Stonewall diversity champion. All applications will be judged solely on merit, however, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, for example black and minority ethnic groups.
The University of Plymouth holds a TEF (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework) Silver by the Office for Students.
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.
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