We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant / Research Fellow to join our team based in Plymouth.
This position is for 22.5 hours per week on a fixed-term contract for 12 months.
As a Research Assistant, you will support the delivery of a mixed-methods evaluation of the Plymouth Dental Education Practice, as well as associated knowledge exchange activities in alignment with the social mission of Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE). You will support dissemination activities, contribute to collaborative working and ensure that all research activity is delivered to a high standard, enhancing the reputation of PDSE, the Dental School, and the University.
As a Research Fellow, you will lead the mixed-methods evaluation of the Plymouth Dental Education Practice, alongside wider research and knowledge exchange activities within a defined field of study aligned with the social mission of PDSE. You will lead publications arising from the evaluation, support collaborative partnerships and ensure that all research activity is delivered to a high standard, enhancing the reputation of PDSE, the Dental School, and the University.
This RA/RF post presents an excellent opportunity to develop your interests in public health and oral health inequalities.
The project aims to:
- Evaluate the impact of the new Plymouth Dental Education Practice on oral health-related quality of life among the population it serves.
- Explore the experiences and perspectives of key stakeholders, including patients, staff, and students.
- Explore the wider social and economic co-benefits of improved oral health, including the monetary value associated with improved oral health outcomes.
You will work within a multidisciplinary team comprising clinicians, health services researchers, methodologists, patients, students, and other stakeholders. This programme adopts an inclusive and mixed-methods approach to generating evidence on oral health-related quality of life, stakeholder experience, and the broader social and economic impacts of improved oral health outcomes.
This role includes:
A starting salary of Grade 6 £41,699 pro rata per annum (Research assistant) or Grade 7 £49,167 pro rata per annum (Research Fellow).
· 6.6 weeks holiday per year including bank holidays.
· Access to the Scottish Widows pension scheme with generous employer contributions
· Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
· Access to our Cycle to Work Scheme
· Access to an online CPD platform plus additional CPD at our two company Away Days each year
· Opportunities to contribute to company development through our dedicated ‘team talk’ channels
PDSE is an award-winning Social Enterprise and Community Interest Company. We provide NHS treatment and outreach services to local communities in Devon and Cornwall and we work closely with the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students.
As a social enterprise, we are a values driven organisation with a focus on patient-centred care and addressing local oral health needs.
This post is subject to enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you wish to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please email Martha Paisi, Research Lead – [email protected]
If you would like to apply, please submit a CV and personal statement to [email protected] .Your personal statement should include why you would like to apply for this position and how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description.
Pay: £41,699.00-£49,167.00 per year
Work Location: In person
