Research Support and Knowledge Translation Lead

All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) is recruiting for a new role within the organisation a ‘Research Support and Knowledge Translation Lead’.

AIIHPC is a collaborative of hospices, health and social care organisations, charities and universities on the island of Ireland. AIIHPC’s aim, with our twenty-eight member organisations, is to ensure excellent palliative care is available for everyone at the right time and place across the island of Ireland.

‘Research Support and Knowledge Translation Lead’

The Research Support and Knowledge Translation Lead is a key role within AIIHPC supporting the Research Programme Manager in achieving the strategic aims and objectives of AIIHPC’s Palliative Care Research Network (PCRN), working within a multidisciplinary environment across the two jurisdictions (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland). The Research Support and Knowledge Translation Lead will provide mentoring, advice and support to PCRN and Early Career Researcher Forum (ECRF) members, and AIIHPC’s hospice and palliative care providers as appropriate, on all research cycle activities including on research proposal development, design, methodology, delivery, and impact on policy and practice, including through research Special Interest Groups and newly established Community of Practice for Clinical Site Research.

Reporting to the Research Programme Manager, the post-holder will work collaboratively as part of AIIHPC’s team. The Research Support and Knowledge Translation Lead will work closely with the Research Programme Manager, PCRN Project Manager, PCRN members and be guided by AIIHPC’s PCRN Strategic Scientific Committee.

The post is 1.0 WTE and will be filled on a whole-time fixed-term contract up to March 2030. The salary is €51,421 – 61,513 per annum pro rata. Salary is calculated based on level of experience.

This post will be based in Dublin at the AIIHPC Office, Education and Research Centre, Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services, Harold’s Cross. Remote working will be considered although there will be a requirement to attend the AIIHPC office.

Informal enquiries for the above to: Dr Mary Rabbitte, Programme Manager – Research, AIIHPC on Phone: 00353 871925048 or email: mrabbitte@aiihpc.org

Please note the interview date for the post will be on Monday 7 April

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Friday 28 March

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Please see Job Description & Person Specification attached below.

All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care is based at Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. Tel: +353 (0)1 491 2948. www.aiihpc.org