£22,000-£24,400 p.a.
plus management diploma, substantial training budget, travel expenses and conference attendance and the opportunity to apply for a higher degree
An exciting opportunity has been created for a self-motivated, enthusiastic graduate in a social science, life science or health science discipline with high level communication and social skills. You will be employed by the University of Stirling as a KTP Associate to work on a 27 month strategic project with NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (NHS QIS).
A great package is on offer, including a management diploma, substantial training budget, and the opportunity to register for a higher degree, travel expenses and the opportunity to present your work at conferences.
You will be responsible for enhancing existing practice on the use of Patient Reported Outcome Measures in NHS quality improvement with particular reference to low literacy and communication impaired populations. You will be working in an interdisciplinary team at NHS Quality Improvement Scotland, Glasgow offices with support and regular contact from staff at the Universities of Stirling and Dundee.
You should hold a degree (at least upper second) or higher degree (MSc or PhD) in psychology, sociology or other social science (including geography or economics), health or life sciences. You should be numerate and ideally have some psychometric skills and experience in working with people with low literacy and/or people with communication disabilities.
You should be a good communicator with a high degree of flexibility, a team worker with a willingness to travel in Scotland. You should also have good time management skill with a focus for detail and well developed writing skills.
For informal discussion please contact Professor Sally Wyke (01786 466392; sally.wyke@stir.ac.uk); Dr Thilo Kroll (01382 348655; t.kroll@dundee.ac.uk); or Dr Lesley Holdsworth 0141 241 6319 lesley.holdsworth@nhs.net; or Dr Karen Ritchie (0141 225 6891); karenritchie@nhs.net
Further particulars and an Application Form can be found on www.hr-services.stir.ac.uk and are available from the HR & OD Department, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, telephone 01786 467028, fax 01786 466155 or email hr-services@stir.ac.uk
Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 28 July 2010 at 12 noon.
Interviews will be held on Monday, 23 August 2010 in Glasgow
Please Quote Reference no: 16604/7463
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