Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Embedded Researcher

Sandwell Council; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Council is seeking an Embedded Researcher for their Health Determinants Research Collaboration. This role requires expertise in public health research, stakeholder engagement, and program evaluation to improve local health outcomes. The successful candidate will foster collaborations and conduct vital evaluations to support health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in research, including developing public health evaluations.
• Knowledge of research systems and methods.
• Experience with various stakeholders across health and community sectors.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with partners to identify research priorities.
• Support evidence-informed practice and program evaluation.
• Oversee and manage evaluation of HDRC programs.

Skills

Research methods

Communication

Evaluation

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

Doctoral level qualification

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sandwell’s new Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) – Better Research for Better Health. Sandwell HDRC is a partnership between Sandwell MBC, the University of Birmingham, and the local voluntary & community sector, funded by the National Institute for Health & Care Research (NIHR). Our HDRC vision is to undertake evidence-informed, robustly evaluated activities that reflect the needs and values of our diverse local communities.

As one of two Embedded Researchers based within the HDRC, you will:

• Work closely with academic partners and wider stakeholders, including local communities, to identify and take forward research priorities relating to the wider determinants of health
• Support the embedding of evidence-informed practice alongside effective evaluation of programmes, projects, services and interventions
• Develop research skills, culture and infrastructure across directorates and wider system partnerships
• Oversee and manage evaluation of the HDRC programme of work, co-ordinating specialist input from internal and external partners
  
  

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• A Doctoral level qualification in a relevant subject
• Three or more years of experience in research, including developing and conducting evaluations of public health interventions, programmes and policies
• Knowledge of research systems and methods, and translation of evidence into practice
• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders, such as Higher Education Institutions, local government, the NHS, local communities, community groups and the voluntary sector
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills for a wide range of audiences.
  
  

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Lina Martino on [e-mail]

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Standard DBS check.

Interviews to be held July - August 2025.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.