HS205: Supported self-management approaches with older people with frailty

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic nurse or Allied Health Professional, committed to patient focused and evidence based care. You will work in the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust whilst undertaking a PhD in with the University of Southampton.

The focus of the research is exploring the facilitation of effective self-management approaches for older people with frailty living in the community. This population may include a particular focus on people from lower socio economic backgrounds with less access to community resources and may also include people with multi morbidities including arthritis.

It is anticipated that this project is developed and refined with input from the supervisor team in liaison with Southern Health. It will integrate the key local issues for the trust and reflect the local challenges for this population. The approach will include qualitative methods and be open for the inclusion of mixed methods. Should the project develop to include osteoarthritis then this will be linked and integrated into the Arthritis Research UK Centre of Excellence for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis based at the Faculty of Health Sciences. This project is suitable for any health professional.

Please use the following link for information about our project in collaboration with Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and instructions of the entry criteria and how to apply: http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/18b742fb1df0cec5dc17c5d97e79c2e7/?vac_ref=914605349