Qualitative Researcher

We are looking for an experienced qualitative researcher to join the Interdisciplinary Research In Health Sciences (IRIHS) team. The post holder will be working on SEARCH, a new collaborative study between the University of Oxford and the University of Manchester, funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research.

The SEARCH study examines the Social and Ethical Aspects of Remote and Hybrid Care for patients registered on the Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) in general practice. This scheme is for patients who have been excluded from their GP practice after being reported for (alleged) aggressive or violent behaviour. Our aim is to find out more about the (digital) needs of patients on the SAS, when it is appropriate to offer them remote options, and who these options might benefit or disadvantage.

The successful applicant will carry out qualitative interviews and survey-based research with a range of stakeholders at national, regional, and local level (e.g., primary care managers, commissioners) to find out where, how, for whom, and at what scale SAS services are currently provided. They will also contribute to patient/public involvement and co-design activities with third-sector partners, general practice staff, patients/carers, and designers to develop ‘best practice’ toolkits. Where of interest and time/capacity allows, the post holder will be able to work alongside other researchers in the team to conduct ethnographic research at general practice sites and support the development of social theory.

The post holder will be working with Dr Natassia Brenman (anthropology), Dr Jackie van Dael (social sciences) and Professor Sara Shaw (sociology), all of whom have interests in (digital) inclusion in health care and the use of qualitative and ethnographic methods to study health care provision.

You will have a good first degree in a relevant subject (such as anthropology, medical sociology, science and technology studies or social policy), plus a PhD and research experience that demonstrates knowledge and skills in qualitative (and ideally mixed-methods) research in relevant areas of health care. A flexible working approach, and experience in working or doing research in healthcare or NHS contexts, are also important.

You will be based in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work but will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.

Please note, this is a fixed-term part-time post (50% FTE for 17 months). Flexible allocation may be possible but we require a minimum of 50%FTE and at least 12 months of tenure to meet study demands.

For further information or discuss the post please contact Dr Jackie van Dael ( jackie.vandael@phc.ox.ac.uk).

Committed to equality and valuing diversity.

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 1 July 2024.

Interviews will be held week commencing 22 July 2024.

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