OneWolverhampton Research Practitioner

Job Introduction

OneWolverhampton Research Practitioner

Grade 6 - £37563 - £42123

Full time (37 hours) Secondment 12 months

Location – Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

We have an exciting opportunity for an OneWolverhampton Research Practitioner will play a pivotal role in developing research readiness across the wider health and care system, leading us on a journey of development that addresses some of the known barriers, identifies unknown barriers, connects and inspires individuals who are active or curious about research. You will promote cross-sector relationship building, and develop tangible plans to continue this journey based on gaps and opportunities identified, so that our organisations are ready to engage with researchers. The postholder will support organisations in the OneWolverhampton partnership to engage with NIHR portfolio studies.

You will be line managed by the Inspection Lead & Improvement Manager work across Adults and Children’s Services. For your valued contribution we offer:

• Supportive and flexible working arrangements including working from home / hybrid arrangements
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including access to Research in Practice / Research in Practice for Adults
• A culture which promotes inclusion and diversity and encourages employees to be part of our vibrant and active employee networks including four staff equality forums (Race Religion and Belief; Disability and Age; Gender Maternity and Paternity and LGBT+)
• A commitment to eliminating discrimination and supporting employee wellbeing to ensure a good work /life balance, which includes a strong employee assistance scheme and access to numerous wellbeing resources

If you need more information or have any questions, please contact Rachel Warrender, Rachel.warrender@wolverhampton.gov.uk or/ Kate Warren by email: Kate.Warren@wolverhampton.gov.uk