Agile working (blend of home and office based).
The Opportunity
This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s School of Medicine within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
The post holder will work on an externally funded research project to deliver the qualitative work package within an NIHR funded study which will explore why people from under‑served minority ethnic groups with long‑term physical conditions may not access or benefit from NHS Talking therapies.
The post‑holder will recruit participants and conduct (usually online or telephone) interviews with people from under‑served groups, primary care clinicians and practitioners from NHS Talking Therapies. The post‑holder will lead analysis and dissemination activities.
The post‑holder will have a PhD in a relevant subject or equivalent experience including conducting qualitative studies with older adults and primary care clinicians.
The Benefits
* Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade 7 (Keele Spine)
* Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
* Excellent staff pension scheme
* Access to continued personal, professional and career development
* On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
* Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
* Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world‑class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/.
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
OH and DBS
Please note this appointment is subject to both medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Carolyn Chew‑Graham, c.a.graham@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.
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