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Clinical Research Fellow in Geriatric Medicine University of Southampton

Written By Mohan on Thursday 17 July 2014 | 02:18

Academic Geriatric Medicine - Faculty of Medicine
Location:  Southampton General Hospital
Fixed Term - 2 years
Building on regional, national and international strengths in applied research the NIHR Wessex CLAHRC aims to improve the health of people in Wessex and the quality and cost-effectiveness of health care. Through a world leading programme of applied health research and increased engagement of stakeholders (patients, providers, commissioners) we aim to bring about a stepped change in innovation and the integration of pathways of care for long term conditions. With a focus on local NHS priorities of care quality and reducing hospital admissions/re-admissions activities will centre on six research and implementation themes.
The  NIHR  CLAHRC Wessex has six thematic programmes of work. The collaboration aims to demonstrate high organisational commitment, involvement of relevant managers and managers from partner organisations (health related) and considerable interest in identifying problems that can be resolved by Operational Research modelling solutions.  The themes involve a focus on systems change requiring modelled solutions:-
  • Achieving sustainable improvements in respiratory health through integrated care
  • Ageing and Dementia: improving routine clinical care
  • Delivering high quality fundamental care in hospital
  • Public Health and primary care:- targeting antibiotic use and preventing chronic liver disease
  • Patient engagement with self-directed support for long term condition management
  • Minimally disruptive healthcare: complexity, patient experience and organisational behaviour
We wish to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow who is an experienced trainee in geriatric medicine. They will be involved in research to determine the feasibility and acceptability of implementing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for older people identified at high risk of frailty in primary and secondary care. Some understanding of implementation science would be advantageous. This study forms part of the “Ageing and Dementia: improving routine care” theme within the NIHR Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC): Wessex. The postholder will join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team and there may also be the chance to take part in other ageing studies. Training and support will be available from the academic supervisors and from other CLAHRC personnel.
The successful applicant will have a medical qualification, MRCP and considerable experience in the care of older people. Essential requirements for this post also include experience and/or interest in research, and excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. The post-holder may be able to combine this role with study for a postgraduate research degree.
The post is full-time, funded by NIHR CLAHRC: Wessex for a fixed-term period of two years, with a view to start work in autumn 2014. Salary will be determined by qualifications and previous experience.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Professor Avan Aihie Sayer - A.A.Sayer@soton.ac.uk for further information.
Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. If you need any assistance, please call Sarah Foster (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 5070. Please quote reference 432614AF on all correspondence.
Further details: We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.

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