Research Associate in Mixed Methods/Qualitative Research: VR CARE: Virtual reality training for risk reduction in care homes

We wish to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and self-motivated researcher with mixed methods/qualitative research skills to work on an NIHR funded research grant in the Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health Sciences, based at The University of Manchester.

You will need excellent skills in mixed methods and/or qualitative research methods developed in health or social care settings and a keen interest and/or experience in digital health technologies research.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and feasibility evaluation of a Virtual Reality (VR) risk reduction training programme focussing on had hygiene and falls prevention for care home staff, alongside an implementation toolkit.

The successful candidate will work with the project team to develop an initial VR risk reduction training programme and implementation toolkit, using user-centred design approaches. The project is using a phased, mixed-methods approach to develop the training programme and toolkit, and conduct a pilot cluster RCT to inform a subsequent RCT. The researcher will have day to day responsibility for the organisation and management of the initial phases of the project, including developing protocols for ethical review, conducting interviews with VR companies and care home staff, assisting with the initial piloting of the VR training and working closely with our PCIE group of care home stakeholders.

We have a genuine commitment to equality of opportunity for our staff and students, and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. As the School is committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area. All appointments will be made on merit.

The post-holder will be office-based at The University of Manchester campus on Oxford Road. However, hybrid working between home and the office can be discussed.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof Dawn Dowding

Email: dawn.dowding@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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