NHS AfC: Band 7
0.8 FTE (30 hours per week) Fixed Term Contract until 31.12.2026 in the first instance.
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced researcher with expertise in research project management and qualitative research methodologies, including user-centred design methodologies, to take a lead role in a new research grant funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The studywill aim to design and pilot test an anticholinergic medication index clinical decision support system (ACMICS) for use in hospitals to support safer prescribing for older people at risk of medication-related harm, using Contextual Inquiry and Normalisation Process Theory methods. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-class research centre and to work with internationally-renowned experts.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of this project. The post holder will be involved in setting up the research project, including working with the Informatics team to integrate ACMICS into hospital systems. The post holder will assume day-to-day responsibility for project management activities. The post holder will take a lead in implementing qualitative research for the study, which will include conducting contextual inquiry observations in geriatric/general medicine and orthogeriatric (hip fracture) wards, conducting semi-structured interviews with health care professionals, patients and their cares, and running workshops for stakeholders. Other responsibilities will include public engagement activities, data management and analysis, and providing regular progress reports.
The successful candidate will have a post-graduate degree or equivalent experience/qualification in a health or health/social care research related subject, have experience in project management, and considerable experience in undertaking and analysing qualitative research. Experience of user-centred design methodology, Contextual Inquiry and/or Normalisation Process Theory would be desirable.
There is an expectation that the post holder will be prepared to work flexibly and travel as required to attend local/regional/national meetings/events.
