We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Research Fellow to drive the development and design of a healthy behaviours programme for children and young people (C&YP) who have completed cancer treatment. Our focus is on the supportive role of physical activity, dietary and healthy behaviours to enhance C&YP’s wellbeing. This project has been funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Could you harness your co-design skills, innovative thinking and collaborative approach to help the team at the Advanced Wellbeing Centre (AWRC) create a pioneering programme? This is an exciting opportunity to shape future service provision in an emerging area of health research, supported by a passionate team of clinicians, academics, and community stakeholders.
In the first six months, you will be engaged in leading the team in the process of evidence scoping and reviewing, you will be co-ordinating a team of co-design and communication professionals to plan inspiring activities for C&YP and carers so they can express their lived experiences, preferences for multi-modal support and co-create a programme to meet their needs.
You will be engaging with healthcare professionals and community-based stakeholders to hear a range of perspectives on how best to support C&YP. You will be continually drawing on your research experience and skills to lead the team and ensure the project activities are planned and executed to robust academic standards.
If you are offered this post you will be subject to an enhanced with barred lists check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working at Sheffield Hallam University but its relevance to the duties of the post will need to be assessed before the appointment is confirmed.
We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.
You will be contractually enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) – one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country.
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If you are, or have been, a recent member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly prior to joining us, you can choose to opt out of the TPS and remain in the USS. Please contact the Pensions team to discuss options available.
For this job, we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.
The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants in this role; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant.
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