Job Description

REF NO:


GCU01828


PUBLISHED:


14/07/2025


CLOSES:


28/07/2025


LOCATION:


Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road, G4 0BA


SALARY:


38,249 - 44,128 per year pro rata


CONTRACT TYPE:


Temporary


POSITION TYPE:


Part Time


HOURS:


10.5 hours per week

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This is a part time (0.3FTE) /fixed term 19 month opportunity

Glasgow Caledonian - the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.



In 2023 we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK's 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.



Guided by our values - integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.



This research post sits within GCU's Research Centre for Health (ReaCH) in the School of Health & Life Sciences. ReaCH has an international reputation for delivering high impact research. In the recent Research Excellence Framework assessment (2021) 91% of GCU's health related research has been formally classified as world-leading or internationally excellent. More over, the impact of GCU's applied health research was classified as 'outstanding' and surpassed by only one other UK institution. The University's outstanding record for delivering impact for the common good against the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals was also highlighted in the recent THE Global Impact Rankings with GCU 1st in Scotland for SDG3, good health and wellbeing. ReaCH comprises 10 multi-disciplinary research groups which collectively work on enhancing the lives of people with long term health conditions as well as developing and evaluating public health and lifestyle interventions.



We are seeking to appoint a part-time (0.3FTE) Research Assistant to the Stroke Association funded study PRACTISE (

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to increase rehabilitation time and improve motor recovery: a feasibility study). The post holder will act as the blind assessor for the PRACTISE study, which aims to examine the feasbility of a personalised physiotherapy programme consisting of goal setting, supported self- management and exercise supported by an online video-based exercise platform compared to usual care, for increasing rehabilitation time after stroke. The successful candidate will be responsible for arranging and carrying out the assessments associated with the PRACTISE intervention, in participants homes, and according to assessment protocols and the recording of the resulting data. They will work closely with the Chief Investigator and Study Co-ordinator.


You should be a physiotherapist, occupational therapist (or equivalent) and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. You should have experience in the clinical assessment of patients and desirably hold a full drivers license. You should have a good knowledge of the requirements of undertaking clinical research within the NHS including governance and ethical issues.



You should have excellent written and oral communication skills, with strong attention to detail, and be able to work well within a team but also motivated to work independently and prioritise tasks. You should be hardworking, organised, enthusiastic and flexible and able to take initiative as required.



If you would like to discuss this role or for more information please contact Professor Lorna Paul on 0141 331 8108 or by email Lorna.Paul@gcu.ac.uk



As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.



Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success.



The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.



As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.



The University also holds the 'Carer Positive Established' employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.



Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.



The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.



Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).



As this role involves Regulated work with Adults and/or Children the successful candidate will require PVG Scheme membership.