Please note that this job is open only to current members of staff of Cardiff University who are eligible for redeployment. Internal Redeployment Only - Research Assistant Division of Population Medicine Cardiff University School of Medicine College of Biomedical and Life Sciences Together with colleagues in Swansea and Cardiff Metropolitan Universities we are offering an exciting post that will support the delivery of a cardiovascular, stroke and frailty project. The project outline is given in italics below: Aims To assess treatment and control of hypertension and lipids and appropriate antithrombotic treatment prescribing according to guideline standards To identify people living with frailty (not frail, mildly, moderately and severely frail) and stroke disease and characterise clinical outcomes. To assess the relative impact of appropriate secondary prevention implementation on clinical outcomes, stratified by frailty status. Background Secondary prevention following a stroke is known to reduce the risk of further strokes. However, only a small proportion of people living with stroke are on the recommended treatment. Optimal management of risk factors is challenging in older, frailer people, who also have worse outcomes after a stroke. There is limited evidence evaluating secondary prevention quality and outcomes in frail populations. Methods Using the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) Databank, after a first stroke, people will be characterised as either fully, partially or not adequately treated for secondary prevention of stroke. Frailty will be calculated and tested against clinical outcomes, including mortality. Treatment level will be compared within frailty groups to assess benefits between intensive treatment and less intensive treatment. Expected Outcomes Population level evidence of secondary prevention care and the effect of frailty on outcomes in stroke disease. The post-holder will be an active member of Division of Population Medicine. The post-holder will also contribute to the overall research record of the School and University, supporting and contributing to research leading to publications in high quality academic journals and impact, pursuing excellence in research and inspiring others to do the same. The post is funded by the Health and Social Care Research Wales and the Stroke Association and be based in Cardiff University, with Dr Jonathan Hewitt who is the project lead. It is envisaged that the post-holder will be able to contribute to research across each of the work packages but focus primarily on the frailty facing aspects, carrying out supporting work that helps lead to the publishing of research in high-quality journals. The post-holder will also be given the opportunity to develop their own research career interests and experience, including committing time to specific funded projects where they have been co-applicants or named researchers, or for example seeking a PhD fellowship/studentship. This role is based at Heath Park. Informal enquiries about the role should be directed to: Jonathan Hewitt, Chief Investigator on hewittj2@cardiff.ac.uk. This post is part time (28 hours per week), available immediately and available until 31 August 2026. Salary £33,482 - £36,130 per annum, pro-rata (Grade 5) Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances The majority of roles at Cardiff University are currently operating under “blended working” arrangements, with staff having the flexibility to work partly from home and partly from the University campus depending on specific business requirements. Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed. Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave, pro rata (incl bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter. Closing date: Thursday, 3 July 2025 Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Main function To support the delivery and of the Frailty and Multimorbidity in Stroke Disease Grant. General support and paper writing. Main Duties and Responsibilities To undertake research, e.g. by planning, preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of desktop research Actively participate within the research group, communicating and presenting research at meetings, through publications and other recognised avenues as appropriate, ensuring information is communicated to internal and external partners To contribute and support research publications and presentations as required To contribute and support research funding bids as required To analyse and communicate complex ideas, concepts and data using appropriate methods and packages To resolve issues and support colleagues in devising procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting To generate research output and contribute to the development of independent and original ideas as appropriate To provide support in research activities for undergraduate courses and research programmes and provide guidance to other members of staff within the research team To maintain and update area of specialist knowledge, researching and critically appraising relevant literature within the area. Other To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance. To ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties To abide by the University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role. IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria It is the School of Medicine's policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance for this post, 20137BR. If candidates do not provide written evidence of meeting all of the essential criteria then their application will not be progressed. The School of Medicine welcome the submission of CVs to accompany evidence of the job-based criteria. Essential Criteria Qualifications and Education 1. A degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience Knowledge, Skills and Experience 2. Knowledge of research methods and techniques within Epidemiology, frailty and stroke 3. Proven ability to analyse complex information and summarise appropriately 4. Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodies Communication and Team Working 5. Proven communication skills, including presentation to various audiences 6. Excellent organisational and team-working skills Other 7. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and teamworking within work Desirable Criteria 8. Experience of working with large Scale Data 9. Cardiovascular and Stroke Experience 10. Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience 11.Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.