Job Description

Reference:

UOH-TA-0386

Campus:

Hull

Faculty/Area:

Faculty of Health Sciences

School/Department:

School of Psychology and Social Work

Subject Group/Team:

Social Work

Salary:

39,355 to 45,413 per annum pro rata


Fixed Term - 30 Months

Post Type:

Part Time

Closing Date:

Thursday 26 June 2025

At University of Hull, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in University of Hull workplace. These include people from global majority backgrounds; people who have a declared disability; LGBTQI+ people; and women particularly for our Grade 9 and 10 roles.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a satisfactory amount of applications are received.

Duration: Fixed Term (30 months)



Part Time: 0.8%WTE

Job Details

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious candidate who wants to further their research career at the interface of social sciences, housing, poverty, and palliative care. This post is funded through the ESRC Project: 'There is no place like home: Exploring dying at home in urban poverty'. The project is led by Dr Kate Woodthorpe, Department of Social and Policy Sciences, University of Bath. Professor Liz Walker and Professor Fliss Murtagh are jointly leading a workstream of the project at the University of Hull.



By 2040 home is expected to overtake hospitals to become the second most common setting for death in England and Wales. But, as the preferred place of death for most people evidence on the impact of housing on dying at home and the provision of domiciliary end of life care services is limited. This is particularly the case for those living in urban poverty who are more likely to experience smaller homes, overcrowding, poor living conditions, and precarious rental tenancies. This 30-month ESRC funded study will make distinctive interdisciplinary contributions to theory, policy, and practice from historical, social, clinical, and policy perspectives. The study is designed around the following work packages which will : (1) provide a detailed analysis on the history and evolution of policy on dying at home (2) identify the meaning of home and the role and impact of housing type and tenure on dying at home from the perspectives of patients, and family members living in urban poverty and service providers (3)make recommendations for policy and practice, identifying potential for improvements in home-based end-of-life care services, health and social care commissioning and the management of housing in areas of poverty. The study will be undertaken across 3 towns and cities in England.





Using face-to-face interviews with people with advanced illness reaching the end of their live and their families, family members who have been bereaved and health and social care professionals who care for them. You will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary research project team contributing to all aspects of the study. The study includes leading academics from the University of Hull, Durham University, York University, Cardiff University and the University of Bath.



We are looking for a highly experienced, sensitised and confident qualitative researcher.

Selection Criteria

A PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline Experience in project management Qualitative research experience including demonstrable ability to successfully recruit, consent study participants and collect and analyse data. An emerging track record in an appropriate research field (social sciences, social work, death studies, long-term conditions or palliative care), including scientific publications, presentations at scientific conferences and contributing to grant applications Working independently in the research field. Engaging with a wide range of professional and academic stakeholders and working collaboratively across organisational boundaries Experience in patient and public involvement in research particularly in working with diverse ethnic and socially disadvantaged communities Formation of complex networks and collaborations Experience of procedures for NHS ethical approvals Experience of NHS R&D procedures



Knowledge of loss, death, and bereavement, poverty and health inequalities. High-level qualitative research skills specifically in face-to-face interviews. High-level qualitative analysis skills with attention to analytical rigour Excellent written and presentation communication skills Excellent organisational skills Excellent interpersonal skills Participation in networks that seek to promote research collaboration Good time management skills and ability to plan and implement objectives effectively. Experience in patient and public involvement in research particularly in working with diverse ethnic and socially disadvantaged communities Formation of complex networks and collaborations Experience of procedures for NHS ethical approvals Experience of NHS R&D procedures Knowledge of approaches to developing an organisational research culture Demonstrated facilitative and negotiating skills Includes any specific physical requirements of the post - (subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010)

To discuss this role informally please contact: Professor Liz Walker (email:

e.walker@hull.ac.uk

or Professor Fliss Murtagh (email:

fliss.murtagh@hyms.ac.uk

).