Research Associate - INSERT study

About this role:

This is an opportunity for an early career researcher to support the delivery of a new NIHR-funded research project focused on understanding the Implementation of Nursing Associates in Adult Secondary Care.

You’ll use mixed methods to conduct research both individually and as part of the team, including realist methodology; literature reviews; interviews with patients, carers and NHS staff; and surveys. Some national travel will be required.

You will be expected to manage your own workload, seeking guidance and advice where necessary from the Project Manager, Chief investigators and wider research team.

This exciting project is led at UWE Bristol by Dr Zoe Anchors and Dr Laura Goodwin, within our School of Health and Social Wellbeing but is also a collaboration with colleagues at the University of Bristol, other Higher Education Institutions, NHS Trusts and Health Agencies.

The project starts on 1 September 2025 and will run for 30 months.

About you:

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with recent experience of conducting research within health or social care, and ideally with experience of interviewing people about health services.

You should be skilled in collecting, analysing and interpreting research data, and have familiarity with the ethical and legal requirements for health research. You should also be able to effectively contribute to obtaining ethical approvals, report writing and dissemination. Experience with social media and/or website development is desirable.

You must be well organised, possess strong communication skills and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team. You should be able to confidently manage your own workload, research resources and administrative activities.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our Glenside Campus

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact:

Zoe Anchors on 0117 328 1882 or email: Zoe.Anchors@uwe.ac.uk

This is a fixed-term post until 29/02/2028 and is full-time working on a 1.0FTE contract.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based, with some opportunity to work from home.

This post requires basic DBS clearance.

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