Research Associate/Fellow (MED39124)

Job title:

Research Associate/Fellow (MED39124)

Company

University of Nottingham

Job description

£31,387 to £46,485 per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £34866 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.Closing Date
Friday 17 January 2025Reference
MED39124An exciting opportunity has arisen for a postdoctoral rehabilitation researcher to work on a study funded by the NIHR to evaluate the roll out of the Action Falls Programme for Care Homes. It will be based in the Centre for Rehabilitation and Ageing Research, School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham (Injury, Recovery and Inflammation Sciences Unit). The position is based in the Queens Medical Centre.The purpose of the role is to support the research team to evaluate the Action Falls Lead elearning and roll out of care home training. We have proven that Action Falls can reduce falls by 43% in people living in care homes, and we are now looking at the best ways to implement the programme into daily care.Tasks will include conducting semi structured interviews, analysing interview data and working with different stakeholders to evaluate and promote the rollout out of Action Falls. You will manage, plan and conduct research, resolving problems that arise, write up your research findings and collaborate with colleagues on areas of shared interest. There is also the potential to present your work at conferences and to develop future funding applications. As a member of the team you will be expected to strive for excellence, behave professionally/ethically, respect other staff members and help to create an environment of inclusivity.You must have a PhD or equivalent in medicine, rehabilitation, health care or a related field or the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience in the research area, OR be near to completion of the PhD. This project requires a highly motivated and driven candidate. It is essential to have practical experience of using, qualitative research methods, patient and public involvement, and/or complex intervention development/adaptation/evaluation.The University of Nottingham provides generous employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a university employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards, including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a competitive holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme. The University of Nottingham is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.This is a full-time (36.25 hours per week), if you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements. The fixed term post is until 30 September 2025, starting as soon as possible.Further details:Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Learn more about the university commitment to .We are delighted to share that we are the first university to have achieved .We want you to succeed in our recruitment process and have published for you to access information and support on application and interview process.We offer a range of benefits, visit website to learn what we can offer you.We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe and we want to make your transition to living in the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the page to find out more.Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by .

Expected salary

£31387 – 46485 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 02:24:25 GMT

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