Research Associate

The post holder will be the day-to-day manager for Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) activities, and general stakeholder engagement activities, on two different projects, both led and supervised by Prof Irene Tuffrey-Wijne: (A) “Developing effective service models for Adult Palliative and end of life care for People with a Learning disability (DAPPLE)”, funded by the NIHR; (B) "Recognising dying in people with learning disability who have conditions other than cancer or dementia”, funded by Marie Curie. The team includes researchers with learning disabilities, who will support the planning and co-delivering of the activities. The research team will convene a group of 10 advisors with learning disabilities who will meet monthly online. The post holder will manage the administrative requirements of the PPIE activities; be responsible for outreach activities to wider stakeholder groups; and social media and web management for study (A).

The Person

The post holder will have excellent communication skills with a track record of communicating and engaging well with people with learning disabilities. They will demonstrate flair, enthusiasm, and innovation when faced with challenges. They need to be able and willing to think and talk about difficult issues, including end-of-life, death and bereavement. They will have EITHER a relevant professional qualification OR a postgraduate degree; significant relevant professional experience will be considered as an alternative to formal qualifications. This is an in-person post, based in Kingston.

The Faculty

Our people are passionate about developing nurses for the future, in each of the four fields of nursing – adult, child, learning disability and mental health.

We support our students to ensure they get the skills and knowledge they need to make a lasting impact on society.

We also have access to industry-leading research for nursing and health professions.

Further information

This is a part time (22.20 hours per week), fixed term position for 2 years with a starting salary of £22,587.60 per annum (60% pro rata to £37,646 per annum).

Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 5 September 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

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