Month: April 2018
The use of electronic alerts in primary care computer systems to identify the excessive prescription of short-acting beta2-agonists for people with asthma: a systematic review
The effectiveness of a group self‐management education course for adults with poorly controlled epilepsy, SMILE (UK): A randomized controlled trial
Systematic review of the influence of socioeconomic deprivation on mortality after colorectal surgery
Two PhD studentships jointly funded by CLAHRC and the School for Public Health Research
Two National Institute for Health Research funded PhD studentships available
The National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC) North Thames and the NIHR School for Public Health Research (SPHR) based at UCL invite applications for two jointly-funded 3-year PhD studentships at UCL to begin September 2018. Supervisors are drawn from across both the NIHR CLAHRC North Thames and NIHR SPHR. PhD projects align with the following NIHR CLAHRC North Thames and NIHR SPHR themes:
- Children and Young People
- Public Mental Health
- Inequalities
The benefit of this collaborative initiative include joint funding from two high profile NIHR research collaborations, which facilitates the opportunity for unparalleled access to leading applied and public health experts, supervisors who are leaders in their field, channels for dissemination of research and participation in bespoke training and a strong network and community of graduate students and researchers. From the four topics outlined below, two will be funded through these joint studentships.
PhD Research Topics
Supervised by Prof Rosalind Raine (NIHR CLAHRC North Thames, NIHR SPHR, UCL), Prof Dame Hazel Genn (UCL Centre for Access to Justice) and Dr Charlotte Woodhead (NIHR CLAHRC North Thames, NIHR SPHR, UCL)
Supervisory panel includes Dr Jessica Sheringham (NIHR CLAHRC North Thames, UCL), Dr Manuel Gomes (UCL) and Dr Sarah Dougan (London Borough of Islington)
Supervisory panel includes Dr Jessica Sheringham (NIHR CLAHRC North Thames, UCL), Dr Manuel Gomes (UCL) and Dr Sarah Dougan (London Borough of Islington)
Supervised by Dr Kate Walters (NIHR SPHR, UCL) and Prof David Osborn (NIHR SPHR, UCL)
Further details of all topics and methodological expertise or experience required can be found here: PhD Studentships – CLAHRC SPHR Full Description 2018
Eligibility
Candidates should hold a Master’s qualification (or complete their Master’s by September 2018) in an appropriate discipline and have a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent in their first degree. Applicants should preferably have knowledge of the UK health and care system. All applicants are required to have excellent written and verbal communication skills. They should also be willing to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary and multi-professional teams.
Due to funding restrictions applicants must be UK/EU nationals. Please refer to UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) for details of these criteria.
How to apply
Your application should consist of a CV, contact details of two academic referees, and a personal statement (1,000 words maximum) describing your suitability for the proposed project(s) including how your research experience, skills and interests relate to the NIHR CLAHRC North Thames and NIHR SPHR project(s). In your application, please indicate which project(s) you wish to be considered for.
Please send your application or queries about projects to Dr Silvie Cooper, NIHR CLAHRC North Thames Academy Teaching Fellow (silvie.cooper@ucl.ac.uk).
Closing date for applications: 17.00, 15 May 2018
Interviews: 25 May 2018
PhD start date: 01 September 2018 (or earlier if desired)
Duration: 3 years, full time
Stipend: £19,158
Results of Brian Turley Patient and Carer Involvement Awards announced
The votes are cast and the results are in – the winners of the inaugural London wide Brian Turley Patient and Carer Involvement Awards have been selected!
The Awards were created in memory of Brian Turley (pictured below) , a dedicated and committed patient advocate and disability rights campaigner who worked closely with our colleagues at NIHR CLAHRC North West London. The awards aim to sustain Brian’s values and commitment to partnerships between professionals and patients, carers and the public in research and service improvement work across the Capital.
All candidates have been informed of the results.
Winners will be officially announced on April 26th at the NIHR CLAHRC NWL Spring Learning Event at the Congress Centre in Central London.
We look forward to the presentation of the Awards by Simon Denegri, National Director for Patients and Public in Health Research.
Visit http://clahrc-northwestlondon.nihr.ac.uk/ to register for this free event.
Our thanks to researchers, NHS and Public Health staff and of course patients, carers and users of services who took the time to put together nominations and entries,
We also recognise the work of judges from each CLAHRC who took the time to consider each award carefully, and provide detailed and constructive feedback for entrants.
