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Research Associate - Implementation Science Theme
Job reference: BMH-016165
Location: The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester
Closing date: 28/01/2021
Salary: £32,816 - £40,322 per annum depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisation: Biology, Medicine & Health
School/ Directorate: Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work
Hours per week: Full time
Contract Duration: Fixed term from as soon as possible until 30 September 2021
The University of Manchester invites applications for the post of Research Associate to work with the Implementation Science Theme within the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration for Greater Manchester (NIHR ARC-GM).
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the generation of system-relevant applied research and to support the implementation of research-based knowledge at scale and pace. Our over-arching goal is to improve the health of the GM population and the quality and sustainability of the health and social care they receive. We will achieve this by co-producing excellent research in areas prioritised by the system and by enhancing its impact through supported implementation into policy and practice.
You will work with Paul Wilson, Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, as well as other members of the Implementation Science Theme
You will hold a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area and have experience of using qualitative research methods, conducting qualitative interviews and using appropriate data analysis methods. Excellent communication and organisation skills are essential and the ability to work well both in a team and using your own initiative.
For intitial enquires contact: Paul Wilson (paul.wilson@manchester.ac.uk)
Appication form available from: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=19558
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Project Supoprt Administrator
Job reference:BMH-016212
Location: The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester
Closing date: 04/02/2021
Salary: £23,754 to £26,715 per annum
Faculty/Organisation: Biology, Medicine & Health
School/ Directorate: Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work
Hours per week: 35
Contract Duration: available asap until 30 September 2021 (in the first instance)
The University of Manchester wish to appoint a Project Support Administrator to join the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration for Greater Manchester (NIHR ARC-GM), based at the University of Manchester. The role will support the programme team in the delivery of key strategic projects, activities and interactions and the delivery of an effective and efficient programme of work for NIHR ARC-GM.
The NIHR ARC-GM (funded for 5 years until Sep 2024) is a collaboration between the University of Manchester and the health and care system of Greater Manchester. Our work is directly informed by the needs of both this system and the local population. Our over-arching goal is to improve the health of the GM population and the quality and sustainability of the health and social care they receive.
You will need previous administration experience in a project based environment with a proven record of providing high quality administration and support preferably in a Higher Education environment. Excellent organisational skills are essential with the ability and initiative to manage and prioritise different and conflicting workloads, whilst meeting deadlines without close supervision.
For intitial enquires contact: Alison Littlewood (Alison.j.littlewood@manchester.ac.uk)
Appication form available from: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=19606
Strengthening the research skills, processes and resources needed to thrive in our fast-changing healthcare sector.
The role of digital technology in disease prevention, self-management in long term conditions, integrated and personalised care and healthy ageing.
Examining the impact of different initiatives on the economic sustainability of health and social care e.g., approaches to contracting and alternatives to formal care.
To provide infrastructure and expertise regionally and nationally to support high quality evalution. In particular, we aim to refine methodologies to enhance the impact of applied health research in GM.
Prevention of frailty; health promotion in younger old age; multi-morbidity, health inequalities, social isolation and mental health in the elderly.
To conduct world-leading research and methodological development in implementation science and knowledge mobilisation.
Children and young people’s mental health; the impact of long-term conditions and multi-morbidity on mental health.
Workforce issues (recruitment, retention, skill mix); integration of health and social care and interdisciplinary working.
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