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Health services researchMixed methods researchLiterature reviewsStakeholder engagementData collection
Requirements
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated researcher with prior experience in health services research methods and NHS project environments. Strong organizational and communication skills are required to effectively manage research protocols and collaborate within a multi-institutional team.
Job Description
UWE Bristol has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced researcher to join the Same Day Urgent Care (SURGE) Workforce Research Partnership. The SURGE team, led by senior researchers from UWE Bristol, is formed of co-applicants from 13 organisations, including a range of Universities and NHS institutions.
We build on pre-existing successful collaborations investigating a variety of workforce issues including the integration of emerging roles in primary care; General Practitioners in Emergency Departments; general practice composition and performance; and first response services in rural communities, using a range of methodologies including realist evaluations, systematic reviews, scheduling and data forecasting, surveys and mixed methods research. Our partnership has been funded by NIHR Health and Social Care Delivery Research Programme for 5 years to undertake cutting edge research investigating the Same Day Urgent care workforce. You will be invited to join the NIHR Academy.
About You
You’ll support the delivery of the SURGE partnership work programs. This will involve mixed methods approaches and will include mapping current service provision; literature reviews; stakeholder engagement; and a variety of primary data collection projects.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with prior experience in a variety of health services research methods and approaches, with particular emphasis on NHS project experience. This is a key role within the research study team, and you will be responsible for liaising with other partner institutions to co-ordinate work plans. This will involve contributing to protocol development; obtaining ethical approvals; data collection and analysis; and report writing and dissemination.
You can work on your own initiative, seeking guidance and advice where necessary from the Chief Investigators, Partnership Manager and the Study Management Group. You’re well organised, possess strong communication skills and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Where you will be working
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.
This post is based at our Glenside Campus which is set within beautiful grounds in Stapleton, just three miles north east of Bristol City Centre. Regular bus services link the campus to the main Frenchay site, the city centre and surrounding areas, and nearby Bristol Parkway train station.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol , our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .
We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision‑making, and problem‑solving. Join our supportive community and thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled or neurodivergent candidates.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Dr Scott Watkins on 0117 328 1054 or email: scott.watkins@uwe.ac.uk
Shortlisting is expected to be completed within 2 weeks of the closing date depending on application volumes. We aim to give candidates at least a week's notice to attend interview.
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is important for 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 for remote/home working.
This is a fixed-term post for 30 months and is full-time.
This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.
Salary offers are made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.
This post requires basic DBS clearance.
Right to Work in the UK
If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist .
We may be able to sponsor eligible candidates for this role under the Skilled Worker visa route; however, visa sponsorship eligibility is assessed only at offer stage, being invited to interview does not indicate an offer of sponsorship.
Please review our Skilled Worker Guidance and UK Government website to assess your eligibility.
We may also be able to endorse eligible candidates for a Global Talent Visa (Endorsed Funder route) . You may also wish to explore other visa options which will allow you to work in the UK.
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Next Steps
We’d love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible and tell us how your skills and experience meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification, using clear and relevant examples wherever possible.
We’ll keep you informed of the outcome by email once shortlisting is complete.
We build on pre-existing successful collaborations investigating a variety of workforce issues including the integration of emerging roles in primary care; General Practitioners in Emergency Departments; general practice composition and performance; and first response services in rural communities, using a range of methodologies including realist evaluations, systematic reviews, scheduling and data forecasting, surveys and mixed methods research. Our partnership has been funded by NIHR Health and Social Care Delivery Research Programme for 5 years to undertake cutting edge research investigating the Same Day Urgent care workforce. You will be invited to join the NIHR Academy.
About You
You’ll support the delivery of the SURGE partnership work programs. This will involve mixed methods approaches and will include mapping current service provision; literature reviews; stakeholder engagement; and a variety of primary data collection projects.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with prior experience in a variety of health services research methods and approaches, with particular emphasis on NHS project experience. This is a key role within the research study team, and you will be responsible for liaising with other partner institutions to co-ordinate work plans. This will involve contributing to protocol development; obtaining ethical approvals; data collection and analysis; and report writing and dissemination.
You can work on your own initiative, seeking guidance and advice where necessary from the Chief Investigators, Partnership Manager and the Study Management Group. You’re well organised, possess strong communication skills and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Where you will be working
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.
This post is based at our Glenside Campus which is set within beautiful grounds in Stapleton, just three miles north east of Bristol City Centre. Regular bus services link the campus to the main Frenchay site, the city centre and surrounding areas, and nearby Bristol Parkway train station.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol , our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .
We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision‑making, and problem‑solving. Join our supportive community and thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled or neurodivergent candidates.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Dr Scott Watkins on 0117 328 1054 or email: scott.watkins@uwe.ac.uk
Shortlisting is expected to be completed within 2 weeks of the closing date depending on application volumes. We aim to give candidates at least a week's notice to attend interview.
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is important for 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 for remote/home working.
This is a fixed-term post for 30 months and is full-time.
This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.
Salary offers are made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.
This post requires basic DBS clearance.
Right to Work in the UK
If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist .
We may be able to sponsor eligible candidates for this role under the Skilled Worker visa route; however, visa sponsorship eligibility is assessed only at offer stage, being invited to interview does not indicate an offer of sponsorship.
Please review our Skilled Worker Guidance and UK Government website to assess your eligibility.
We may also be able to endorse eligible candidates for a Global Talent Visa (Endorsed Funder route) . You may also wish to explore other visa options which will allow you to work in the UK.
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Next Steps
We’d love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible and tell us how your skills and experience meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification, using clear and relevant examples wherever possible.
We’ll keep you informed of the outcome by email once shortlisting is complete.
Skills
Health services researchMixed methods researchLiterature reviewsStakeholder engagementData collectionData analysisProtocol developmentReport writingProject coordinationCommunication skillsRealist evaluationsSystematic reviewsData forecastingNHS project experience