NIHR ARC NWL Knowledge Mobilisation Fellow (30 Months, 0.5 FTE)

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025. 

We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

The School of Medicine and Biosciences  

The School of Medicine and Biosciences at UWL, is an interdisciplinary research-driven School, embedded within an area of West London with diverse populations and significant pockets of both deprivation and affluence.  We work in partnership with policy makers and practitioners to improve the health of our communities and reduce inequalities, developing and delivering hyperlocal health and social care initiatives, which have the potential to scale up locally and nationally. We deliver research-led undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses in Biosciences and Dementia Care. Our research themes: Ageing and dementia; Healthcare inequalities; Public Health; Gene-targeted cancer therapy; and Translational Medicine.  

The Role  

The Knowledge Mobilisation Fellow will be embedded in local health and care systems, playing a key role in facilitating the use of relevant knowledge in decision-making processes. This iterative, two-way process involves understanding the needs of decision-makers, identifying knowledge ready for implementation, and actively supporting its adoption in practice. Fellows will act as a bridge between research, evidence, and practice, helping to create the conditions for the right people to access the right information at the right time.  

The Person 

Qualifications:  

• A Master’s degree in health, social care, public health, or a related field (required); PhD or equivalent research experience (desirable).  
• Training in knowledge mobilisation, implementation science, or knowledge translation (desirable).  

Knowledge:  

• Strong understanding of health and care systems, including the evidence-to-practice gap.  
• Knowledge of key theories and practices in knowledge mobilisation and evidence translation.  
• Familiarity with implementation science frameworks and methodologies.  

Skills:  

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, practitioners, and senior decision-makers.  
• Ability to translate complex information and research findings into practical, user-friendly formats.  
• Project management skills, including the ability to lead activities from planning to execution and evaluation.  
• Analytical skills to assess the relevance and quality of evidence, and its applicability to local contexts.  

Experience:  

• Demonstrated experience in facilitating knowledge mobilisation, knowledge translation, or implementation of research in practice.  
• Proven track record of working in or closely with health or care systems.  
• Experience in relationship-building, partnership development, or stakeholder engagement in a professional setting.  

Competencies:  

• Collaboration: Ability to work across teams and sectors, and to engage with diverse stakeholders.  
• Adaptability: Capacity to adjust strategies in response to feedback and changing local conditions.  
• Influence: Demonstrated ability to persuade and guide stakeholders in the use of evidence in decision-making.  
• Leadership: Ability to lead knowledge mobilisation initiatives and inspire others to engage with evidence-based practices.  
• Problem-solving: Strong critical thinking skills to address barriers in knowledge implementation.  

How to Apply  

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and upload your CV and Cover letter. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0  

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk  if you need any assistance with the application process. 

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing Monday, 24th March 2025.

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