Salary NHS/academic (pro rata; capped at £74,896) Part Time (.4 or.5 FTE) Fixed Term until 31 March 2028

The Opportunity

The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is launching a development fellowship scheme to build nursing leadership in commercial research across primary care and wider care settings.

Fellows will gain skills in commercial research delivery, academic development, strategic systems working, and cross sector collaboration.

A total of 11 Fellows will be appointed, hosted across SPCR member departments plus Newcastle and Birmingham. Fellows will join a supportive cohort with mentorship, supervision, shared learning, and access to SPCR training.

The role will support national growth, capacity, and capability in commercial research across primary care and wider care settings by developing understanding of commercial research delivery, academic skills, partnerships with stakeholders, and insight into how nursing roles support commercial research.

By the end of the Fellowship, Fellows will understand the commercial research ecosystem, develop academic and strategic skills, build national networks, and be positioned for future research and leadership roles.

Important: This is a development fellowship.

Fellows will not be employed as research nurses or deliver a specific study but will develop strategic and academic capabilities. Training, Support, and Development Fellows receive SPCR training, supervision from academic mentors, peer support, national meetings and workshops, and exposure to commercial partners.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience.

With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Andrew Finney: [email protected]. Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 28th August 2026

Interviews will be held on: 18th September 2026

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