Research Assistant

Vacancy terms: Part-time (0.5FTE, 18.75 hours per week), fixed term contract until 31 March 2026

Hours per week: 18.75

About the role

The Division of Public Health & Epidemiology at the University of Leicester are seeking a Research Assistant to join them on a fixed term basis to support research into staff wellbeing and patient safety in the NHS. The post is funded through funded by the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) East Midlands, and is linked the research theme of Translating and Implementing Sustainable Service Improvement. The post will involve completing a review of the literature on the evidence of the association between staff wellbeing and patient safety, and the mechanisms through which staff wellbeing can impact on patient safety. The postholder will contribute to writing an academic publication from the research.

About you

As the successful applicant, you will have an Honours degree and/or relevant experience, and must have research experience in the field of workforce wellbeing and patient safety. You will have experience of reviewing academic literature. You will have excellent skills in writing and presenting to academic audiences, and effective interpersonal skills to work successfully alongside a team to deliver the research aims.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Carolyn Tarrant on carolyn.tarrant@leicester.ac.uk

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here

The University of Leicester prides itself on the diversity of its student population and on being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from candidates who represent the diversity of our student population, local communities and wider society. In particular, we welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, as this is a staff group currently underrepresented in the University.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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