Research Fellow: fundamental care in hospitals

Location: Southampton General Hospital

Salary:  £28,982 to £35,609 per annum

Full Time Fixed Term to 31/12/2018

Closing Date:  Wednesday 31 August 2016

Reference: 769216BN

Fundamental care in hospital

We are seeking a researcher with a social or health science background and knowledge and experience of quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis to work across a number of studies related to ‘fundamental care in hospitals’ in the NIHR funded Wessex Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (NIHR Wessex CLAHRC).

This is a unique opportunity to work with international leaders in the field of research on this pioneering programme aimed at delivering the highest quality care to NHS patients. As part of the CLAHRC Fundamental care theme, you will work with a team of applied researchers, clinicians and health service managers to develop a programme of work aimed to improve the quality of fundamental care provided by nurses and nursing assistants to hospital patients in the Wessex region.

To be successful you will be able to conduct and write up evidence reviews relevant to fundamental care and demonstrate excellent research and analysis skills. Working with patients, the public and NHS stakeholders, you will support the development and implementation of a range of studies addressing issues in fundamental care on diverse topics including delivering patient centred care.

We are seeking applications from people who share our enthusiasm for clinically relevant research and who are able to relate their interests and expertise to our existing research. This post offers a great opportunity to be part of an exciting research programme aimed at understanding relevant and current issues and implementing solutions to improve delivery of healthcare.

You will have a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in health services research and an interest in and appreciation of challenges in researching fundamental care delivered by nurses in hospital. You will be highly motivated with an excellent work ethic and the ability to work independently and as a part of a team

*Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.  The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD.  Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Building on regional, national and international strengths in applied research the NIHR Wessex CLAHRC aims to improve the health of people in Wessex and the quality and cost-effectiveness of health care.   Through a world-leading programme of applied health research and increased engagement of stakeholders (patients, providers, commissioners) we aim to bring about a stepped change in innovation and the integration of and pathways of care for long-term conditions. With a focus on local NHS priorities of care quality and reducing hospital admissions/re-admissions activities will centre on six research and implementation themes:-

• Achieving sustainable improvements in respiratory health through integrated care
• Ageing and Dementia: improving routine clinical care
• Delivering high quality fundamental care in hospital
• Public Health and primary care:- targeting antibiotic use and preventing chronic liver disease
• Patient engagement with self-directed support for long term condition management
• Minimally disruptive healthcare: complexity, patient experience and organisational behaviou 

This position requires DBS Clearance at an enhanced level and is available on a full time basis however part time and/or job share is also possible.  This position requires DBS Clearance at an enhanced level. 

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for around 16 September.

For further information, please contact Lisette Schoonhoven +44 (0) 2381208 644, Jo Hope +44 (0) 23 8059 5292 or Richard Trowbridge on +44 (0) 23 8059 8207.

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Suzanne Stone (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference 769216BN on all correspondence.