Research Fellow

About us

UCL School of Pharmacy is one of the world’s leading centres of excellence for pharmaceutical science, education and professional engagement, ranked third in the world by QS (2025, Pharmacy and Pharmacology). The Division has a track record in high-quality research across a broad range of drug discovery, pharmacy and patient safety-related areas, and for developing spinout companies that have brought new therapeutic strategies to patients. Further information can be found on our website http://www.ucl.ac.uk/pharmacy/

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Research Department of Practice and Policy, conducting world leading research in medication safety.

About the role

The main purpose of this role is to conduct research for an NIHR-funded realist evaluation of the second-person checking of medication dispensing, preparation and administration in NHS hospitals (“The CHECKMED realist evaluation study”).

This will include collecting data using online surveys, observations of clinical practice and interviews with patients, carers and healthcare professionals in NHS hospitals in England, and analysis using a realist approach. You will be working as part of an expert team, including with patient/public partners.

Please note that an acceptable DBS check is required to carry out this role.

This is an open-ended contract with funding available for 25 months in the first instance, and appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis.

Starting salary will be dependent on experience, and the salary range for this role will be from £45,103 to £48,679 per annum.

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible and this role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site.

A job description and person specification can be accessed via the "Apply" button.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Professor Bryony Dean Franklin. If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR Administrator stating the advert reference number in the subject line.

Closing Date: 11/01/2026 – 23:59 (UK time)

About you

You must have a PhD in a relevant subject area, and proven knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research techniques in health services research. Experience with data collection in the healthcare context is also essential. Knowledge of realist evaluation and medication / patient safety would be an advantage.

What we offer

The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies-advice/ways-working to find out more.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits. Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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