The University of Manchester
Nursing Commercial Research Fellow

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Nursing Commercial Research Fellow to work in the Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, Division of Population Health, Health Services Research & Primary Care, School of Health Sciences at The University of Manchester.
The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is launching a development fellowship programme to build nursing leadership in commercial research across primary care and wider care settings. The programme provides opportunities to enhance skills in commercial research delivery, academic development, strategic systems leadership, and cross-sector collaboration. A total of 11 part-time Fellows (0.5 FTE) will be appointed across SPCR member departments plus Newcastle and Birmingham.
Fellowships Details
- Fellowships will be undertaken at 0.5 FTE.
- They can run for up to 18 months, ending no later than 31 March 2028.
- Fellows will have academic support from SPCR host departments and have access to wider NIHR SPCR training resources and be part of the wider SPCR network.
- They will also form a peer-support group, working with an experienced academic to enhance their career development.
- Fellows will also gain new skills in commercial research.
- Fellows will network widely with regional primary care, promoting and supporting the uptake of the commercial portfolio.
- Although you will be seconded/employed to the university, you will be working with the Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) North West and will be jointly supervised by the University and the RRDN.
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- Name: Tom Blakeman
- Email: t.m.blakeman@manchester.ac.uk
- General enquiries and administrative support: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
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