Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Health Services Research

24 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Department

Human Resources

Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

11 Feb 2024 - 23:45 (Europe/Dublin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

39

Offer Starting Date

4 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Health Services Research

Department: Health Psychology & National Office of Clinical Audit

Reporting to: Prof Frank Doyle

Location: RCSI Dublin

Contract/Duration: Specified purpose contract for up to 15 months, full time

Remuneration: Up to point PD 1.6 on the IUA Postdoctoral

Start Date: 1st March 2024

About Our Research

RCSI recognises that excellence in research is critical to the quality of its educational activities, its credibility, and, overall, to its mission to enhance human health. RCSI’s research strategy aims to build upon its strength in translational biomedical and clinical research to deliver transformational, high impact changes in health care. Targeting both Irish national and EU funding, along with increased collaboration with industry, is a major part of the RCSI research strategy. Forging increased collaboration between RCSI PIs and industry is of critical importance to achieving success in this area. RCSI is also committed to provide its researchers with the supports and developmental opportunities to enable them to continuously grow and support their overall career development.

About the National Office of Clinical Audit

The National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) was established in 2012 as a key enabler of clinical effectiveness which in turn is a key component of patient safety and quality. The integration of best evidence in service provision, through clinical effectiveness processes, promotes healthcare that is up to date, effective and consistent. Clinical effectiveness processes include guidelines, audit and practice guidance. NOCA establishes and maintains national clinical audits across a number of clinical areas including Intensive Care, Obstetrics, major trauma, hip fractures, arthroplasty and mortality. NOCA is funded by the Health Service Executive and is operationally

supported by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Summary of Post

We have a full-time post-doctoral position at RCSI, suitable for a health services researcher, epidemiologist, statistician, data scientist, psychologist, health geography or related discipline. The successful candidate will be employed on a Health Research Board Secondary Data Analysis Project (TRAUMA Project), which will combine data from the National Ambulance Service and the National Office of Clinical Audit Major Trauma Audit.

This project aims to achieve 3 main goals:

generate a clinical prediction tool,

explore stakeholder preferences for ongoing database combination (completed),

explore geospatial implications of the trauma network for prehospital care configuration and the patient journey.

The position is based in the Department of Health Psychology, RCSI, Dublin 2, but remote working will be considered.

Specifically, the duties of the post are:

• Obtain and agree specific processes for combining datasets
• Combine and (pseudo-)anonymise datasets
• Analyse combined dataset to explore major trauma incidents nationally
• Write report and academic paper exploring the patient journey, from pre-hospital care to acute hospital discharge, and inform major trauma care for prehospital services configuration and safe patient management
• Develop a national clinical prediction rule for major trauma in Ireland
• Assist with stakeholder collective intelligence data reporting
• Explore geospatial attributes in relation to major trauma incidents and the patient journey
• Co-ordination of own day-to-day work to support ongoing projects
• Facilitating communication and dissemination of information required, including conference presentations, reports, authored peer-reviewed articles, etc.
• Liaising with the Principal Investigator, colleagues and stakeholders on matters relating to these and future projects
• Undertaking duties assigned by the Principal Investigator or his/her nominee in support of the project

 

Requirements

Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Qualifications – (Essential):

• A PhD degree or equivalent in health services research, epidemiology, statistics, data science, psychology, health geography or related discipline.
• For candidates with very strong quantitative skills, and Masters level qualification and peer-reviewed outputs could be deemed sufficient if the candidate does not have a PhD

Knowledge & Experience – (Essential):

• Advanced statistical knowledge
• Excellent database management and quantitative analysis skills.
• Evidence of the ability to work independently and efficiently, including excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, report writing and IT skills.

Knowledge & Experience (Desirable):

• A thorough knowledge of statistical analysis using Stata, R or equivalent.
• Robust knowledge of quantitative research methods, design and data analysis.
• Project management experience.
• Track record in scientific publication and dissemination.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary research team.
• Experience of a broad group of stakeholders
• Some qualitative skills will be an advantage
• Robust knowledge of GDPR legislation
• Experience in Health Services Research

We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application — we’d love to hear from you.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information
Benefits

Employee Benefits

RCSI make sure you have the resources you need to thrive by offering a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being and insuring your financial future. Below are some additional benefits available to you as an RCSI employee:

• Minimum of 20 days annual leave, plus an additional 6.5 Privilege days
• Flexible/hybrid working options for colleagues across many roles
• Additional leave options incl. paid maternity leave, paternity/parental leave, study leave
• 7% Employer pension contribution
• Onsite gym €10 per/mth incl. classes and PT sessions
• Childcare support 20% discount at Giraffe
• Free eye test and annual flu vaccination
• TaxSaver commuter tickets and Bike to Work schemes
• A site sustainability team focusing on the environmental initiatives; Green Campus Initiative ’
• Competitively priced café and restaurant
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion forums, and network groups
• Employee assistance programme with Spectrum Life
• Learning and Development training programmes incl. LinkedIn Learning for career progression
• Discounted services incl. GP visits, 10% off dental, staff parking, mobile tariffs, Group Scheme discount on numerous brands
• Sports and social club incl. yoga, Pilates, fitness classes, Zumba, running club, social evenings, Summer BBQ
• Ticket Draws for events including; Rugby, Taste of Dublin, Dublin Horse Show, theatre, music & comedy events

Additional comments

Application Process

Please apply online through CoreHR before the closing date with your CV and cover letter.

Informal Enquiries can be directed to Prof Frank Doyle ([email protected] ). Please note we do not accept CVs sent by email.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Country

Ireland

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Where to apply

Website

https://bit.ly/4bbQH8Q

Contact

City

Dublin

Website

http://www.rcsi.ie/careers

Street

121/122 St. Stephen's Green

STATUS: EXPIRED