University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Senior Fellow in Paediatric Research
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Part time - Fixed term
Duration: 24 months
Purpose for Fixed Term: Short term funding
This post is appointed on a fixed‑term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum.
NIHR Funded Project on Ethnicity Data in Childhood Cancer: Hidden disparities – Understanding recording of ethnicity in healthcare data for children with cancer in England.
We are looking for a Paediatric Research Fellow to join our team from September 2026, contributing to the national NIHR‑funded project. The study aims to improve how ethnicity data is collected and understood for children with cancer across England. This role will be working one day a week for 24 months.
This role is ideal for someone who brings both quantitative and qualitative research skills, strong analytical/data science skills, experience working with children and young people and a genuine commitment to health equity. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative research team from across England with expertise in paediatric oncology, statistics, epidemiology and health psychology.
There will not be a clinical component attached to this role and candidates will be expected to obtain appropriate approval from their Training Programme Directors or equivalent.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development and submission of the project’s ethics application and ensuring ongoing ethical compliance throughout the study.
* Lead day‑to‑day delivery of both work packages including data collection, analysis, and participant recruitment alongside the Hidden Disparities Qualitative Research Fellow.
* Work closely with multiple children’s cancer centres across England to support the identification and recruitment of eligible participants for the study.
* Contribute to qualitative interviews and focus groups with patients, parents and healthcare professionals.
* Prepare high‑quality written outputs including reports, manuscripts and conference abstracts.
* Contribute to co‑production workshops with children, young people, and families.
* Present findings to academic, clinical and patient‑facing audiences.
* Uphold the highest standards of ethical research, safeguarding and cultural sensitivity.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 6 years of specialty training.
* Holder of relevant higher specialty exam (e.g. FRCP, FRCA, FRCS).
* A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression in line with the curriculum for the specialty similar to deanery trainee.
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