Research Fellow

Location:  Highfield Campus

Interview Date:   To be confirmed

Situated within one of the UK’s leading research Universities, the Faculty of Health Sciences offers superb facilities for research and education and is one of the largest and most successful of its kind in the UK. With world-class academic staff committed to transforming health services and improving health outcomes, we are committed to building on our national and international research reputation

We are seeking an enthusiastic Research Fellow/ Senior Research Assistant with experience of undertaking qualitative research in health care settings to work on a two year project funded by the NIHR Health Services & Delivery (HS&DR). The study will investigate what patients, service providers and healthcare professionals  think and feel about urgent care services (such as NHS 111 and walk-in centres), and how and why patients use them. This will allow us to develop a conceptual model to explain patient choices, decisions and behaviour in relation to urgent care.

Working under the direction of Dr Joanne Turnbull you will play a key role in undertaking a structured review of the literature, conducting qualitative interviews with patients across Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, assisting in two citizens’ panels, and analysing qualitative data. You will also contribute where necessary towards the project administration, drafting papers and presenting our results at conferences.

You will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience, good first degree and postgraduate qualification (minimum MSc) in a relevant social science discipline (e.g. health sciences, sociology, social policy, social psychology). You will have strong qualitative skills and some knowledge of health care delivery and organisation. You will need to be able to work independently and as part of the project team which includes colleagues from the Faculty of Health Sciences, South Central Ambulance Service and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. Knowledge of the NHS and experience of NHS Ethics and research governance processes would be an advantage

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Dr Joanne Turnbull, j.c.turnbull@soton.ac.uk.

Enhanced DBS clearance will be required for this post.

Applications 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 completion of PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded, the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Application Procedure

You should submit your completed online application form along with your CV and additional covering statement with your application at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above.

References are requested along with your application. This reference system is automated so please ensure you provide the correct email address and allow time for these to be received prior to the close date to assist the department with shortlisting. If you need any assistance, please call Carol Read (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 3649. Please quote reference 614015BN-R on all correspondence.