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Are you passionate about Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE)? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen making sure PPIE happens in the Coastal and Rural Mental Health Realist Study (known as ‘CARMHRS’). It will include making sure that people with lived experience are actively part of designing and running the research study. People with personal experience of living rurally, coastally, and/or experiencing mental health problems are encouraged to apply.
The role
You will become part of the Community and Primary Care Research Group (CPCRG), in the Faculty of Health at the University of Plymouth. CPCRG is a welcoming and growing research group concerned with improving care through applied health and care research on issues which matter to community and primary care services. CPCRG has strong links across the University, as well as with University of Exeter colleagues through PenARC, and with NHS Trusts and other health and social care organisations, including the third sector and the Health Innovation Network.
The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.
For this role, you will need to be on site 1 day a week. Although we can acommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.
This is a part-time position working 14.8 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until 31 May 2027 due to funding.
About us
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
Application process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Anticipated interview date monday 17th march 2025
Our offer
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
When joining us you will receive
- Generous annual leave: 25 Days Annual Leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
- Generous pension scheme
- Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Development opportunities
- Enhanced family leave
- Flexible working
- Retailer discounts
- On-site nursery
