PPI Lead Research and Development

The Role

Enterprising. Exceptional. Evolving. Kingston University is yours to shape. Our innovative, recently established Centre for Public Engagement aims to be recognised on both a national and international stage – and this is your chance to steer its development. You will assist the Director in all activities of the Centre, including teaching, research, service development and entrepreneurship, while working collaboratively with our partners. It’s an excellent opportunity for personal and professional development, as you will be encouraged to undertake research in your area of interest.

The Person

To succeed, you will need considerable experience of research and teaching in the area of patient and public involvement in health, social care and education backed up by a PhD in health services research, psychology, sociology, or a related discipline. Alongside a strong track record of publications, you’ll bring established national and international networks. Skilled in building relationships with colleagues and members of the public, you will have a flair for undertaking service development projects and leading on income generation.

The Faculty / Department

A unique partnership between Kingston University and St George’s, University of London, we are a leading provider of health and social care education. Our reputation for innovation in teaching, research excellence and graduate prospects attracts students with potential and ambition onto our wide range of courses. We also have a reputation for leading the way on patient and public engagement, so if this is your field of expertise, this is the place to be.

Further Information

Interviews will be held on 4th June 2013.

This post is a 0.8 full time equivalent (FTE). To calculate the part time salary, please reduce the full time salary shown by the FTE.

This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and applicants will need to disclose both unspent and spent convictions. The University is legally entitled to ask applicants of the details of any spent and unspent convictions.

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