Postdoctoral Qualitative Research Associate

College of Medicine and Health 

This new part-time post is available from 1st June 2022 on a fixed term basis until 30th November 2022. The post is 40% FTE, although lower FTE and longer duration is potentially available.  

Summary of the role

The College of Medicine and Health wishes to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate (0.4FTE) to work on two interrelated multiple methods projects, funded by Health Education England (HEE) and the Severn training deanery.  The projects, which will be led by Professor Michael Harris and Professor Gordon Taylor, will evaluate two intervention programmes to support and retain trainee GPs. 

The first project is an evaluation of an education programme for GPs who have either failed or at significant risk of failing the video component of the end stage MRCGP examination (which they must pass in order to work as GPs).  The second, larger, component of the research is to evaluate the support and retention of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) as they transition to independent practice post CCT.

This post holder will be required to work as part of a small research team to support and undertake qualitative work (semi-structured interviews, thematic data analysis) as well as a quantitative component (survey), to answer the research questions.  Previous experience in conducting research with health professionals and/or within primary care would be an advantage.  The potholder will be have access to both qualitative and quantitative support and supervision as required, but will be expected to independently manage the day to day running and organisation of the research and to be experienced in all stages of research including gaining ethical approvals, writing for publication and presenting the outputs of the work. 

The RDS SW in Exeter has offices at St Luke's campus and at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS foundation trust, about half a mile from one another and both in the centre of Exeter. Exeter is located in the beautiful county of Devon, with two National Parks and beautiful coastlines.  Exeter is also served well by road, rail and air.

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The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

College of Medicine and Health

The College of Medicine and Health encompasses the Medical School, Academy of Nursing and the Department of Allied Health Professions. Since our inception in 2010 as the University of Exeter Medical School, we have seen significant growth and development, and this trajectory is set to continue as we develop new programmes and recruit world-class researchers. Our aim is to improve the health of the South West and beyond, through the development of high quality graduates and world-leading research that has international impact. 

Our Medicine programme is ranked 9th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019. Exeter’s Clinical Medicine research was ranked 3rd in the country, based on research outputs that were rated world-leading. Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care research also ranked in the top ten, in joint 9th for research outputs rated world-leading or internationally excellent.

Allied Health Professions includes our Medical Imaging (Radiography) and Pharmacy departments. Our Medical Imaging programme is ranked 3rd in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 and the Complete University Guide 2019. In 2015 we built a £10.5 million new state-of-the-art teaching and research space for Medical Imaging.

Launched in 2018, our Academy of Nursing aims to create and develop a lifelong community of constantly curious and innovative nurses at the forefront of regional, national and global innovation, research, clinical practice and health policy leadership. At the centre is our pioneering MSci Nursing designed to create the nurses that meet future healthcare needs.

The College of Medicine and Health has staff and students based across Devon and Cornwall.

St Luke’s Campus in Exeter is a small but vibrant campus which is home to most of our teaching staff, and facilities include Life Sciences Resource Centre, Clinical Skills Resource Centre, Medical Imaging suite and Medical Sciences Laboratory.

The Research, Innovation, Learning and Development (RILD) building is a £27.5m health education and research centre, streamlines the process from discovery to patient care. The state-of-the-art building, a partnership with the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E), is located on the Wonford hospital site close to St Luke’s Campus. It encompasses the Postgraduate Education Centre, the Wellcome Wolfson Medical Research Centre and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Exeter Clinical Research Facility.

Our Truro campus is the base for Medical School students studying MSc Environment and Human Health and for a proportion of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery students during years 3, 4 and 5. It is also the home of the European Centre for Environment & Human Health (ECEHH) .

http://medicine.exeter.ac.uk/about/joinus/

Further information

Please contact Prof Gordon Taylor, [email protected] or 07824 460 570. 

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

This role may be subject to additional background screening.

The College is proud to have a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment and impact to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects.  Our Inspiring Stories tell you more about how we support our staff, including through a mentoring programme to help our staff learn from the professional and life experience of colleagues and explore opportunities and actions for career progression.