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2 Posts: 0.5FTE (18.5 hours per week)
Fixed term: 18 months
Interview date: 10 July 2024
The post will support an externally funded project within the Faculty of Health, Education and Society. The post holder will work with internal and external colleagues and partners on a national evaluation of an electronic medication administration system across social care settings. These settings support people with complex additional needs arising from, for example, learning disability, mental health or an acquired brain injury. The post holder will be responsible for co-designing, planning and undertaking data collection and data analysis. They will work as part of the project team to disseminate the project.
This post is fixed term 0.5FTE (18.5 hours) for 18 months. There are two posts available and it is expected that the successful applicants will work as a team and be required to align their working days to each other and the requirements of the project where possible.
We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.
This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.
About you
Knowledge:
You will have knowledge and experience of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods in health and social care settings, with an understanding and appreciation of research ethics as applied to these settings. You will be able to use a range of computer software for data processing and analysis.
Research Skills:
You will able to conduct database and literature searches and use these to collate appropriate background information. You will be able to analyse and interpret the data that you collect as part of this project and to generate original conclusions based on the findings. You will have experience of presenting information to key stakeholders using a range of different methods, including using PowerPoint.
Planning, problem-solving & decision-making:
You will be experienced in organising your own workload to meet deadlines including the resolution of day-to-day problems. You will be able to contribute to all aspects of the research/evaluation project.
Communication:
You will be an effective communicator, capable of interacting and collaborating with academic team members, research participants and key stakeholders. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills and will have experience of interacting sensitively and effectively with people with dementia, learning difficulties and mental health problems in social care settings.
Team-working:
You will be able to work successfully in an interdisciplinary environment as a member of a research team, including using collaboration tools such as Sharepoint.
Personal Responsibility:
You will be able to work independently with a high level of judgment and initiative. You will work within relevant University policies and procedures, particularly in relation to lone working, confidentiality and the management of sensitive data. You will have an understanding of and respect for equality and diversity in all aspects of the work.
Qualifications
Desirable;
PhD in relevant subject area and/or equivalent research experience
Faculty
The Faculty of Health, Education and Society (FHES) brings together multidisciplinary colleagues with a wide range of research skills and expertise aligned with the Faculty’s mission of advancing excellence in health, education, social care and social sciences. Our vision is that impactful research and enterprise will advance excellence in health, education, social care and social sciences locally, nationally and internationally.
About Us
Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.
We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.
We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.
Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do.
Right to Work
All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
Equality
We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.
This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.
Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.
Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change.
To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/
