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Job Description and Person Specification
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Job Description
School/Department:
Post Title:
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Level:
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Faculty of Health Sciences
Macmillan Senior Research Fellow, Cancer Aftercare and Supportive Self
Management Project.
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Professor Jessica Corner, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences
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Job Purpose:
To design, plan, and deliver the research evaluation of the ‘Cancer Aftercare and Supportive Self
Management’ Project of the National Cancer Survivorship Initiative (NCSI) - transforming follow-up services
following treatment, for patients with breast, testicular and colorectal cancer at the Southampton Hospitals
University NHS Trust.
Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities (6-10 bullet points
maximum)
1. Design, plan and managing the NCSI funded research evaluation of the ‘Cancer
Aftercare and Supportive Self Management’ project , sustaining a personal research
plan, and supervising and taking responsibility for the engagement and supervision of
statistical support, and health economics advice and contribution.
% Time
15
2. Plan and develop the research proposal and detailed project plan, managing the project
deliverables.
5
3. Secure ethics and governance approval for the project and manage the study in
accordance with the requirements of ethics and governance processes and
requirements complying with GCP as appropriate.
5
4. Develop and engage in research methodologies that add to the
knowledge/understanding of the subject area.
2.5
5. Design and deliver patient related data collection for study sites in Hampshire. Collect
evaluation date throughout the course of the study, from multiple sources, including
interviews with service leaders and patients.
30
6. With the NCSI Cancer Aftercare and supportive self management project manager and
DH Macmillan Project manager facilitate service transformation in each of the 3 study
sites
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7. Be responsible for data management and analysis for the project
5
8. Prepare project reports, research publications and knowledge transfer products and
initiatives for the project.
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9. Establish a national reputation by sustaining the regular dissemination of findings
through leading peer-reviewed publications, presenting results at conferences, or
exhibiting work at other appropriate
10
10. Carry out management and administrative tasks associated with the NCSI funded
research project ‘Cancer Aftercare and Supportive Self Management’ project, including
risk assessment of project activities, organisation of project meetings and
documentation and preparation of regular reports. To oversee and implement
procedures required to ensure accurate and timely formal reporting and financial
control.
1.0
11. Undertake liaison with external organisations including NHS Trusts; DoH National
Cancer Survivorship Initiative; Macmillan Cancer Support; other Universities, and
external providers.
1.0
12. Prepare research funding bids for future projects as appropriate.
1.0
0.5
13. Provide expert advice in own subject area to other staff and students.
14. Carry out occasional student supervision, demonstrating or lecturing duties within own
area of expertise.
0.5
0.5
Internal & External Relationships: (nature & purpose of relationships)
Responsibility to research award holder/project director.
Responsibility for reporting and liaison to external funding body (Macmillan Cancer Support/Department of
Health NCSI)
Responsibility to the’ Cancer Aftercare and Supportive Self Management’ Macmillan Project Manager, At
Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust, for collaboration and coordination of the research process with
the service improvement processes and developments.
As a senior member of the project team, will coordinate the day-to-day activities of research and technician
staff under the guidance of the project director.
Collaborators and colleagues in other work areas and institutions.
Members of the Cancer, Palliative and End of Life Care Research Group, School of Health Sciences
Special Requirements:
To be available to participate in fieldwork as required by the NCSI/Macmillan funded project ‘Cancer
Aftercare and Supportive Self Management’
To attend national and international conferences for the purpose of disseminating research results.
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Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
How to be
assessed
Qualifications, Knowledge and
Experience:
PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and
experience in social science, psychology or healthrelated subject
CV
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CV/Int
Knowledge of cancer service developments
particularly in the area of cancer survivorship;
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and emergent issues of self management in
cancer survivorship.
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Relevant national committee memberships
CV/Int
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Growing and consistent national reputation in
health-related research
CV
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CV
CV
Track record of published research
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Significant experience within complex
organisational research
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CV/Int
CV/Int
Experience of NHS research ethics and research
governance procedures
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Experience of negotiating access to a range of
healthcare settings
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Experience of engaging service users in
research/evaluation
CV
CV/Int
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Teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate
level
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Planning and Organising:
Int
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Proven ability to organise a range of high quality
research activities to deadline and quality
standards, ensuring plans complement broader
research strategy
CV
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Proven ability to develop innovative research
proposals and attract research funding
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Able to build a research team
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Int
Problem Solving and Initiative:
Able to identify broad trends to assess deeprooted and complex issues
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Able to apply originality in modifying existing
approaches to solve problems
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Int
Int
Management and Teamwork:
Able to manage, motivate and coordinate research
team, delegating effectively. Able to formulate
staff development plans, if appropriate
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Int
Able to undertake coordinating role in
school/university
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Int
Able to monitor and manage resources and
budgets
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Int
Work effectively in a team, understanding the
strengths and weaknesses of others to help
teamwork development
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Int
Communicating and Influencing:
Communicate new and complex information
effectively, both verbally and in writing, engaging
the interest and enthusiasm of the target audience
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Int
Track record of presenting research results at
group meetings and conferences
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CV
Able to persuade and influence at all levels in
order to foster and maintain relationships
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CV/Int
Able to resolve tensions/difficulties as they arise
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Int
Able to provide expert guidance to colleagues in
own team, other work areas and institutions to
develop understanding and resolve complex
problems
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Int
Other Skills and Behaviours:
Compliance relevant Health & Safety issues
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Int
Positive attitude to colleagues and students
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Int
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Int
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Int
Special Requirements:
Able to attend national and international
conferences to present research results
Able to undertake fieldwork as required
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Physical Abilities
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Repetitive Crouching/Kneeling/Stooping
Repetitive Pulling/Pushing
Repetitive Lifting
Standing for prolonged periods
Repetitive Climbing i.e. steps, stools, ladders
Fine motor grips (e.g. pipetting)
Gross motor grips
Repetitive reaching below shoulder height
Repetitive reaching at shoulder height
Repetitive reaching above shoulder height
Psychosocial Issues
Face to face contact with public
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Lone working
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