We are looking for an experienced Research Fellow to work on a NIHR PGfAR funded programme grant (NIHR206260): Personalised social and self-management support for better living with multiple long-term conditions in the community. In this programme of work, we aim to enhance the health and well-being of people living with multiple long-term conditions (MLTC-M) by supporting social and self-management. We will design, evaluate, and implement a personalised multisectoral intervention called CO-ACTION employing a variety of mixed methods and approaches.
One position is available for a Research Fellow at the Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, The University of Manchester. The spine point awarded will depend on previous experience. The successful applicant will work with Professors Tom Blakeman and Peter Bower in conjunction with co-investigators at the Universities of Southampton, Plymouth, and Oxford.
Minimum Requirements:
* Candidates should have a PhD.
* Demonstrate extensive experience in applied health research projects.
* Experience of mixed methods research and randomised trials of initiatives in primary care and the community would be an advantage.
What you will get in return:
* Fantastic market leading Pension scheme.
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period.
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working; you can find out more here.
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs, or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:
Name: Professor Tom Blakeman & Professor Peter Bower
Email: t.m.blakeman@manchester.ac.uk or peter.bower@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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