Research Associate

LOROS Hospice is a local charity and every year we care for over 2,500 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We deliver free, high-quality, compassionate care and support to terminally ill patients, their family and carers.

Up to 37.5 hours per week (negotiable). Minimum 28 hours per week.

LOROS Centre for Excellence, is seeking to appoint an experienced Research Associate to join the enthusiastic and motivated research team to work on a number of exciting projects in palliative and end of life care focusing on older people, family carers and health inequalities. The primary project for this post will be working on the following 3 year study: “Developing effective service models for Adult Palliative and end of life care for People with a Learning disability (DAPPLE)”.

We are particularly interested in applications from researchers with experience in qualitative research in palliative care and/or with from diverse ethnic communities. You will be a good communicator, highly organised, rigorous and accurate in your work, and have excellent writing and IT skills.

The role requires independent travel on a regular basis throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and on occasion, the post holder will be required to attend meetings in other areas of the country.

The post holder will work with a multidisciplinary team of academics, clinicians, researchers and Patient and Public advisors as well as a range of external partners across Leicester, Leicestershire and beyond.

E Interested?  For an application pack visit our website at loros.co.uk. Please send your completed application form or CV with personal statement to HR@loros.co.uk via the ‘Apply’ button above.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Dr Zoebia Islam on Zoebiaislam@loros.co.uk

LOROS wants to ensure that the profile of its employees reflects the diverse communities of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from the diverse communities, we serve.

Interview Date: 30^th July 2024

LOROS, Groby Road,

Leicester LE3 9QE

Registered Charity No: 506120

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