Research Fellow (Speech and Language Therapy)

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support the delivery of an exciting new Health and Care Research Wales funded research project in the field of children’s speech development and disorder. We will be working with the Welsh Health Boards to develop a process for routine collection of baseline and outcome data for children referred to speech and language therapy with speech sound disorder.

You will play a key role in:

• The delivery of the MISLToe research study at the Centre of Speech, Hearing, and Communication Research, working closely with researchers and clinicians to support ongoing and future project developments.  
• The effective coordination and delivery of the study, ensuring targets are met in line with the aims of the Centre. 
• Tesearch delivery, including data analysis and interpretation, paper writing, and contributing to the development of the impact pathway.  
• Supporting professional engagement across internal and external stakeholders
• The preparation of new grant applications, enhancing the research profile of the Centre and supporting future growth and innovation in this area. 

What you’ll bring

With a background in speech and language therapy or related clinical or academic fields and experience to doctoral level, you will be an excellent communicator and easily able to engage with a variety of stakeholders.  You will have an interest in the field of speech and language development, communication disorders or health services research and motivated towards a research career.

You will bring

• Excellent team working experience
• Ability to work effectively with researchers and collaborators who are geographically dispersed 
• knowledge of speech and language therapy services in Wales
• Solid understanding of a range of research methodologies and knowledge of how to apply them
• Superb time management and resource management skills
• Ability to work independently and use intuition for when to seek support and guidance from others in the team

 Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development. 

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time).
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Contact us 

For more information about the role please contact Dr Sam Burr on SBurr@cardiffmet.ac.uk.

All applications must be submitted online.  

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

We use the person specification as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page. 

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.