Research Trainee – Social Care Research and Development

Job title:

Research Trainee – Social Care Research and Development

Company

University of Leeds

Job description

Faculty of Medicine and HealthSchool of HealthcareAre you passionate about bridging the gap between research and practice in social care. Do you want to work with world-leading professors and senior researchers to create the impact and engagement needed to benefit society? Do you want to further your career as part of a leading research-intensive University?This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Healthcare. The School of Healthcare leads the contribution of the University of Leeds to the NIHR School for Social Care Research (Phase IV) and NICHE-Leeds (a partnership between science and care in the city). We are looking for a highly motivated Research Trainee with experience as a social care practitioner who is looking to develop their research skills and experience for their future career ambitions. You will have excellent organisational skills and be curious. You will want to learn and develop by actively contributing to our portfolio of research for the benefit older people, and social care practice and policy.Supervised by Professor Karen Spilsbury and senior researchers, you will develop skills in research methods, including literature searches, collecting and analysing data. You will help create plain English summaries and online resources to ensure our research reaches the right people at the right time, with maximum impact. We need an excellent communicator who is sensitive to the needs of older people, including those living with dementia.As a research trainee you will help plan, prepare and undertake research and contribute to publications and other outputs from the research. You will engage with different groups: older people (some living with dementia), their carers (family and friends), social care practitioners and our academic partners.This position is for one-year. You will be given opportunities, support and time, to engage in professional development to help you secure the funding needed to progress your research career.Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit:What can we offer26 days’ holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salaryHealth and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.Being part of an international network of collaborative research teams focused on improving quality of life and care for older people.If you are looking for a role that will develop your skills and support you career ambitions, whilst working in a friendly team, in a research area that makes a difference, apply today.To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

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Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 23:36:09 GMT

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