NURS338 - Research Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)

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College of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare
Salary:  

£32,800 to £39,011 per annum

Release Date:  

Wednesday 07 February 2024

Closing Date:  

Friday 16 February 2024

Interview Date:  

To be confirmed

Reference:  

NURS338

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023. We were also named University of the Year for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, being described by the editor as “regularly among the top-performing universities” and proving that “it is possible for a London-based institution to achieve outstanding levels of student satisfaction beyond other universities”. 

*University status awarded in or after 1992 

The School

The Richard Wells Research Centre, based in the College of Nursing Midwifery and Healthcare at the University of West London, conducts an active programme of research focusing on improving patient safety in the field of infection prevention and control. The Centre conducts primary research, undertakes guideline development and review and, through its work as an internationally accredited centre for evidence-based practice, carries out comprehensive systematic reviews. 

The Role 

This is a fixed term appointment for 24 months.

The post holder will be required to work on a collaborative project to update national guidelines for the prevention of healthcare associated infection. Applicants must have experience of working as a researcher in a healthcare setting and experience in research synthesis and systematic review software.  

The Person

The post requires candidates with enthusiasm, self-motivation, ability to manage their own workload and a willingness to work as part of team and commit to the University’s vision and values. 

How to Apply 

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0  

Please email [email protected]   if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interview date to be confirmed. 

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Heather Loveday, Professor, [email protected] . 

Additional Information 

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. 

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time. 

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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