Research Fellow

Palliative Care Trial

Southampton Clinical Trials Unit, Faculty of Medicine

Overview

Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU) is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow join the INDIGO study focusing on the development and evaluation of a palliative care intervention. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on end-of-life care by developing and evaluating behavioural interventions for medication administration.

The Role

You will co-lead the development and qualitative evaluation of behavioural interventions aimed at:

• Training carers to administer intranasal medications at home to manage pain and agitation in individuals at end-of-life
• Training palliative care professionals to effectively deliver this training to carers

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative research with carers, people at end-of-life (where appropriate), and palliative care professionals
• Plan and optimise interventions using the Person-Based Approach, including behavioural analysis and theoretical modelling
• Develop intervention materials including written manuals and videos, working collaboratively with video creators and clinical teams
• Engage with key stakeholder groups and facilitate wider public engagement
• Apply for NHS and university ethical approval and other research approvals
• Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations

About You

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• PhD in health or social research or related discipline (or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in a relevant discipline, e.g., psychology)
• Experience in conducting qualitative research, including data collection and analysis
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail in following gold standard research procedures
• Strong problem-solving abilities and initiative
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and effectively as part of a team

Desirable Experience and Knowledge:

• Experience of carrying out qualitative research with carers, people at end-of-life, or palliative care professionals
• In-depth understanding of the Person-Based Approach to intervention development
• Experience with research approvals processes (Governance/Ethics), including NHS
• Awareness of Good Clinical Practice

What We Offer

• An opportunity to contribute to meaningful research that directly impacts end-of-life care
• Collaborative working environment with experienced researchers and clinicians
• Flexible working arrangements (office/home-based)
• Support for professional development and conference attendance
• Scope to obtain experience across a broad portfolio of research within the Clinical Trials Unit

Additional Information

• This post may require occasional travel to conduct research, including participant homes. Expenses will be covered.
• Attendance at national and international conferences for disseminating research results
• Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification

Enquiries

Informal enquiries should be directed to Cherish Boxall (c.e.m.boxall@soton.ac.uk).

Apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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