Job Description

Position Details

Department of Applied Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health


Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK


Full time starting salary is normally in the range 36,130 to 45,413 with potential progression once in post to 48,149


Grade: 7


Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to March 2027


Closing date: 17th August 2025

Background

To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within two impactful applied health research programmes:

DEKODE

- a digital quality improvement initiative improving outcomes in diabetes emergencies

PCOS SEVa

- a national programme addressing variation in the quality of care for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Role Summary

Work within specified research grants and contribute to writing bids Operate within the areas of diabetes, endocrinology, and/or women's health Analyse and interpret research findings and results Contribute to generating funding Contribute to public understanding of diabetes and women's health through research engagement and dissemination

Main Duties

The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.


Support the design and implementation of research activities within DEKODE and PCOS SEVa Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with mentorship as needed Contribute to writing bids for research funding Analyse and interpret clinical and research data Apply clinical and academic knowledge to generate new intellectual understanding Disseminate findings through publications, conferences, and seminars Support intervention delivery and implementation in NHS settings Liaise with NHS multidisciplinary teams to support research and intervention delivery Support patient recruitment and consent processes in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Supervise students and provide mentorship on research-related work Contribute to developing new models, clinical pathways, or care interventions Undertake management and administration tasks arising from research Contribute to departmental research-related activities and academic citizenship Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof Provide guidance to support staff and students involved in the project Deal with problems that may affect research timelines or delivery Promote equality, value diversity, and foster an inclusive working culture

Person Specification

Essential

Medical degree Full GMC registration with licence to practise in the UK Clinical experience in diabetes, endocrinology, general medicine or women's health Strong communication and interpersonal skills Interest in academic medicine and service improvement High-level analytical and problem-solving capability Ability to communicate complex information clearly Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader research-related administration

Desirable

Experience in clinical research or audit Familiarity with NHS research governance and recruitment processes Demonstrated interest in digital innovation or women's health Understanding of equality legislation and commitment to inclusive practice

Further particulars can be found here


Informal enquiries to Punith Kempegowda, email: p.kempegowda@bham.ac.uk

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