Research Fellow in Primary Care

We are looking for an experienced Research Fellow to work on a NIHR PGfAR funded programme grant (NIHR206260) : Personalised social and self-management support for better living with multiple long-term conditions in the community. In this programme of work, we aim to enhance health and well-being of people living with multiple long-term conditions (MLTC-M) by supporting social and self-management. We will design, evaluate, and implement a personalised multisectoral intervention called CO-ACTION employing a variety of mix methods and approaches. One position is available for a Research Fellow at the Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, The University of Manchester. The spine point awarded will depend on previous experience. The successful applicant will work with Professors Tom Blakeman and Peter Bower in conjunction with co-investigators at the Universities of Southampton, Plymouth and Oxford.

Candidates should have a PhD and demonstrate extensive experience in applied health research projects. Experience of mixed methods research and of randomised trials of initiatives in primary care and the community would be an advantage.

What you will get in return :

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [email protected] . Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews : Name : Professor Tom Blakeman & Professor Peter Bower