University of Northumbria
Research Fellow in Nursing
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Research Fellow in Nursing
About the Role
Are you an experienced health professions/services researcher with experience and skills in developing and undertaking qualitative or mixed methods projects, with specialist knowledge in workforce wellbeing research?
We are seeking a qualitative or multi-method researcher with excellent practical, analytical and conceptual skills to work with Professor Alison Steven and colleagues, to contribute to the further development of an existing strand of research and activity related to healthcare workforce fatigue.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and undertake a small number of projects (e.g. mapping of fatigue management activity, analysis of fatigue discourses, incident report research) in discussion with colleagues and the successful candidate.
Role specifics
- This is an eighteen-month post time-limited to 1 September 2026 until 31 March 2028.
- The role allows you to develop and lead research activity focused on healthcare staff fatigue, an emerging area gaining traction both nationally and internationally.
- There may be opportunities to network with researchers and academics from other locations, industries, and countries.
- Some fieldwork may require in-person travel across different parts of the UK.
For further details, see the full job description using this link (exact URL excluded to comply with format rules).
Legal Notice
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the appointment will require a Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
About the Team
This research is led by Professor Alison Steven, an expert in workforce development and education research, focusing on patient safety and workforce wellbeing/fatigue.
The team also includes:
- Dr Jessica Gates, a Research Fellow specializing in implementation science, knowledge mobilisation, and expertise in fatigue and patient safety.
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The research position will be based in the School of Healthcare and Nursing Sciences within the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing. The holder will join the Workforce Development Research Group (formerly Workforce Education and Practice Development).
This role aligns with ongoing research supported by the NIHR Workforce Partnership on workforce wellbeing and fatigue and may offer networking opportunities with participants in the hole.
About You
We seek candidates with:
Qualifications & Experience
- An active interest in healthcare workforce wellbeing.
- Relevant experience, knowledge, or PhD in:
- Health professions/services research
- Workforce research
- Specialist disciplines such as:
- Medical/healthcare sociology
- Occupational psychology/wellbeing
- Implementation science
- Patient safety
- Nursing sciences
Required Skills:
- Proven capability in planning, conducting research, and writing for publication.
- Ability to function both independently and as part of a team.
Eligibility Criteria:
- A PhD, or completion/submission of a PhD, with strong qualitative/multi-method research skills.
- Willingness to apply or adapt to other methodologies as needed.
Additional Requirements:
- Knowledge of research governance, including GDPR and data protection legislation.
Further specifics on requirements are detailed in the person specification document (exact URL excluded).
Next Steps:
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Contact [Professor Alison Steven] or [Dr Jessica Gates] for an informal discussion via:
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Apply via the [‘Apply Now’] link, confirm that your application includes:
- A covering letter
- A curriculum vitae (CV)
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About Us
Welcome to Northumbria University, a research-intensive institution shaping lives and ideas worldwide:
- Currently ranked number one University in the UK by The Times Higher Education Awards for 2022
- Listed as Modern University of the Year for 2025.
Our multi-cultural community of over 37,000 students from 140+ countries epitomizes excellence:
- Widely acclaimed university with:
- Top 25 ranking for research power in the UK,
- Rated leader in nursing/midwifery programmes.
We offer exceptional opportunities:
- Leadership in global research partnerships,
- Award-winning practices and collaborations,
- Superb employee benefits, such as:
- Flexible working arrangements,
- Generous holiday entitlement,
- Competitive pension schemes,
Our Values and Behaviours
Northumbria’s principles embody:
- Academic Excellence,
- Innovation,
- Inclusivity,
- Collaboration,
- Ambition.
Our guiding Behaviours unite our culture:
- We listen and learn,
- We support each other,
- We respect everyone,
- We trust each other,
- Bold actions for progress.
Campus Locations: Newcaslte upon Tyne (headquarters) and London.
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- Gender Equality,
- Race Equality and Disability Confidence,
- Recognition via the HR Excellence in Research award,
- Participation as a founding member of the Euraxess initiative.
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