Research Project Manager

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative research team from Bournemouth University (BU), University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) and the Royal Wolverhampton Trust (RWT). The team has been awarded funding from the National Institute for Health Research, Research for Patient Benefit funding stream to undertake innovative research using electrical stimulation to mitigate weakened leg muscles post stroke.

As research project manager, you will be able to demonstrate organisational skills, planning and project administration expertise. Enthusiastic about research, you will use your knowledge and experience of the NHS and neurological rehabilitation, to contribute to the running and reporting of this innovative feasibility study. It is desirable but not essential you have understanding or experience of electrical stimulation, and mixed methods research. As the project manager you will be responsible for conducting the qualitative aspects of the research such as carrying out interviews with people with stroke and their caregivers and focus group with clinicians.  

You will be qualified to Masters or PhD degree level or have equivalent experience. Applications are welcome from those with expertise in the areas of neurorehabilitation and electrical stimulation. Applicants should hold current registration with the HCPC, NMC, or Sports Therapy Register. 

For further information and discussion or the opportunity for an informal visit, please contact by email kcollins@bournemouth.ac.uk.

This position will not typically meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System, unless exceptional circumstances apply, e.g. meeting the ‘new entrant’ criteria. 

About the department

The world leading education, research and professional practice delivered across our five academic departments in the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences enrich society and make people's lives better. We have a long and close association with health and social care practice partners across the region; we also work with industry, social enterprise organisations, charities and governmental organisations, both nationally and internationally. Our staff are engaged in innovative and impactful research and routinely work with the public, patients and practitioners locally and globally to shape the future.

The Institute of Medical Imaging and Visualisation (IMIV) sits within the HSS, in the Department of Medical Science & Public Health and is part of a major investment in Medical Sciences.

About us

At BU our vision is to create a stimulating, challenging and rewarding University experience, through sharing a unique fusion of education, research and professional practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences to build our global learning community. BU is an equal opportunities employer which values a diverse workforce. We provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can fulfil their potential. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in inspirational learning, world-class research and the latest thinking.  We provide a powerful fusion of research, education and professional practice, creating a unique academic experience.

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