Job Description

Job Information Organisation/Company

Swansea University Department

Central Research Field

Management sciences Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1) Country

United Kingdom Application Deadline

16 Aug 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/London) Type of Contract

Other Job Status

Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Funding provider: Welsh Government

Subject areas: Innovation in Health and Social Care

Project start date:

• 1 October 2023 (Enrolment open from mid-September)

Project supervisors: To be confirmed at shortlisting stage.

Aligned programme of study: PhD in Business Management

Mode of study: Full-time ( )

As a full-time student, by pursuing research in an external place of employment.

Students admitted under will be based in an external place of employment in the United Kingdom which has been approved by the University.

Students admitted under will be appointed an approved External/Industrial Supervisor in addition to the supervisors based in the University. Approval for place of employment and External/Industrial Supervisor must be sought on a case by case basis (blanket approval for places of employment or supervisors will not be permitted). Students admitted under are liable for fees at half the appropriate full-time level (depending on residency status).

Project description:

has been developed to deliver a world-class learning, research and teaching base that will equip leaders with the confidence, skills and capability to realise innovation in health & care and wellbeing.

Supported by the Welsh Government, the Academy has been developed to support innovation, from the incremental to transformative across health and social care. Involving public, private and third sectors through a case-based learning and practice approach, drawing upon front-line activities of groups such as the NHS Innovation Leads through to international knowledge and expertise of international partners and networks.

The All-Wales Academy for Innovation in Health and Social Care welcomes applications for postgraduate research study from individuals working for Health and Social Care in Wales. Organisational support for professional learners is required, including consideration of how the research activity and output related to the policy and/or practice. Topics can relate to any aspect of innovation which focus on delivering against the Priorities of a Healthier Wales. Applications will be selected on the basis of this contribution, and against the eligibility criteria listed below.

Requirements

Research Field Management sciences Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master\'s degree with a minimum overall grade at \'Merit\'. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master\'s degree, will be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants will normally be expected to have a minimum of five years\' experience in a senior role.

All applicants will be contacted by two representatives of the programme leadership team (normally including the programme director), and will be expected to demonstrate the drive and intellectual ability to undertake the research programme.

English Language requirements: If applicable - IELTS 6.5 overall (with at least 6.5 in each individual component) or Swansea recognised equivalent. .

As well as academic qualifications, admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.

Specific Requirements

Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by .

As part of this programme we are able to offer several full-fee scholarships to professional learners from across Wales, working with the following:

• NHS Wales
• Local Authority Social Services
• Social Care Organisations in Wales
• Third Sector organisations in Wales

Additional Information

Benefits

This scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees only.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master\'s degree with a minimum overall grade at \'Merit\'. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master\'s degree, will be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants will normally be expected to have a minimum of five years\' experience in a senior role.

All applicants will be contacted by two representatives of the programme leadership team (normally including the programme director), and will be expected to demonstrate the drive and intellectual ability to undertake the research programme.

English Language requirements: If applicable - IELTS 6.5 overall (with at least 6.5 in each individual component) or Swansea recognised equivalent.

As well as academic qualifications, admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.

Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by .

As part of this programme we are able to offer several full-fee scholarships to professional learners from across Wales, working with the following:

• NHS Wales
• Local Authority Social Services
• Social Care Organisations in Wales
• Third Sector organisations in Wales

Selection process

Please visit our website for more information.

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Swansea University Country United Kingdom State/Province Swansea City Swansea Postal Code SA2 8PP Street Singleton Park Geofield

Where to apply Website

Contact City

Swansea Website

Street

Singleton Park Postal Code

SA28PP

STATUS: EXPIRED

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