Job Description
Job description
About Us
King’s College London is a leading University with nine Faculties. As part of King’s Health Partners, we have an excellent environment for health care interaction and a strong focus on mentoring and career development.
The 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) placed King’s applied and allied health research 1st for: overall proportion of research rated 4 (world-leading, the best mark possible), research papers rated 4, impact rated 4, environment rated 4(joint), Grade Point Average and Power. REF2021 rated as world-leading: 100% of our environment, 86% of our impact and 70% of our research overall. Over 95% of our research overall was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.
As of 2026, our Faculty is number 1 in the world for Nursing (QS world rankings). King’s produces more highly cited research outputs (top 1% citations) on palliative care than any other centre internationally (SciVal), and is second in the world on the same metric for nursing and midwifery. King’s is the largest provider of health care education in Europe.
The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care (NMPC) is based in the heart of central and south London. It includes the Cicely Saunders Institute for Palliative Care, Policy & Rehabilitation, the premier Institute for Palliative Care, bringing together clinical, research and education teams.
Our applied clinical and health multidisciplinary research transforms therapies, the healthcare experience and outcomes for patients and those important to them, wherever they are cared for. Our award-winning NMPC education programmes span pre-registration nursing and midwifery, and multidisciplinary post-graduate taught and research programmes.
We are committed to staff development, and offer opportunities to identify and access appropriate training and professional growth.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to work as part of the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Palliative and End of Life Care, contributing to policy-relevant research.
This Policy Research Unit (PRU) provides policy makers at the Department of Health and Social Care with timely, relevant, and rapidly-accessible evidence to help them make policy decisions that improve care for patients with advanced illness and their families/carers. The PRU undertakes a core programme of policy research, informed by current and future needs of patients and their families/carers. The PRU also has a Rapid Response facility that delivers timely, high-quality evidence tailored to policy makers’ needs. The PRU delivers findings directly to users of the research (particularly policy makers) through a range of outputs including policy briefings, reports and academic papers.
Working closely with the PRU Director Professor Katherine Sleeman, the postholder will plan, conduct and deliver high quality research, ensuring it is delivered on time. This will include quantitative analysis, using varied datasets including routine data, to support the core programme of policy research and the Rapid Response facility. The postholder will support the wider dissemination and engagement activities associated with the work of the PRU, and contribute to other research streams including systematic and rapid reviews, working collaboratively with researchers at the Cicely Saunders Institute and collaborating universities. The postholder will have demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all activities.
We are seeking an energetic, dynamic, self-directed and committed individual with an interest in impact-led research. This is an excellent opportunity to build research skills and work alongside nationally and internationally renowned groups of researchers specialising in palliative and end-of-life care research.
Location: Hybrid – minimum of 2 days on campus (Cicely Saunders Institute, Denmark Hill).
This is a full-time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 31/12/2026.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
• PhD in health or social sciences or similar, awarded to a high level (e.g. first or 2:1)
• Experience in quantitative data analysis, including routine data, management of large datasets, and use of statistical software (such as Stata, R or equivalent)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Able to produce high quality reports and academic papers, demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organised, self-motivated, ability to work independently as well as part of a team, flexible and collaborative approach, able to meet tight deadlines and prioritise competing workloads
• Demonstrates a commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity
• Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.
Desirable criteria
• Experience in conducting systematic reviews
• Experience in policy research and/or policy engagemen
• An understanding of issues relating to palliative/end-of-life care
• MSc in a relevant subject (e.g. Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics)
Downloading a copy of our Job Description
Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.
Further Information
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.
We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.
To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
Grade and Salary: 43,205-£50,585 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Job ID: 120185
Close Date: 07-Aug-2026
Contact Person: Katherine Sleeman
Contact Details: [email protected]
About Us
King’s College London is a leading University with nine Faculties. As part of King’s Health Partners, we have an excellent environment for health care interaction and a strong focus on mentoring and career development.
The 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) placed King’s applied and allied health research 1st for: overall proportion of research rated 4 (world-leading, the best mark possible), research papers rated 4, impact rated 4, environment rated 4(joint), Grade Point Average and Power. REF2021 rated as world-leading: 100% of our environment, 86% of our impact and 70% of our research overall. Over 95% of our research overall was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.
As of 2026, our Faculty is number 1 in the world for Nursing (QS world rankings). King’s produces more highly cited research outputs (top 1% citations) on palliative care than any other centre internationally (SciVal), and is second in the world on the same metric for nursing and midwifery. King’s is the largest provider of health care education in Europe.
The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care (NMPC) is based in the heart of central and south London. It includes the Cicely Saunders Institute for Palliative Care, Policy & Rehabilitation, the premier Institute for Palliative Care, bringing together clinical, research and education teams.
Our applied clinical and health multidisciplinary research transforms therapies, the healthcare experience and outcomes for patients and those important to them, wherever they are cared for. Our award-winning NMPC education programmes span pre-registration nursing and midwifery, and multidisciplinary post-graduate taught and research programmes.
We are committed to staff development, and offer opportunities to identify and access appropriate training and professional growth.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to work as part of the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Palliative and End of Life Care, contributing to policy-relevant research.
This Policy Research Unit (PRU) provides policy makers at the Department of Health and Social Care with timely, relevant, and rapidly-accessible evidence to help them make policy decisions that improve care for patients with advanced illness and their families/carers. The PRU undertakes a core programme of policy research, informed by current and future needs of patients and their families/carers. The PRU also has a Rapid Response facility that delivers timely, high-quality evidence tailored to policy makers’ needs. The PRU delivers findings directly to users of the research (particularly policy makers) through a range of outputs including policy briefings, reports and academic papers.
Working closely with the PRU Director Professor Katherine Sleeman, the postholder will plan, conduct and deliver high quality research, ensuring it is delivered on time. This will include quantitative analysis, using varied datasets including routine data, to support the core programme of policy research and the Rapid Response facility. The postholder will support the wider dissemination and engagement activities associated with the work of the PRU, and contribute to other research streams including systematic and rapid reviews, working collaboratively with researchers at the Cicely Saunders Institute and collaborating universities. The postholder will have demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all activities.
We are seeking an energetic, dynamic, self-directed and committed individual with an interest in impact-led research. This is an excellent opportunity to build research skills and work alongside nationally and internationally renowned groups of researchers specialising in palliative and end-of-life care research.
Location: Hybrid – minimum of 2 days on campus (Cicely Saunders Institute, Denmark Hill).
This is a full-time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 31/12/2026.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
• PhD in health or social sciences or similar, awarded to a high level (e.g. first or 2:1)
• Experience in quantitative data analysis, including routine data, management of large datasets, and use of statistical software (such as Stata, R or equivalent)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Able to produce high quality reports and academic papers, demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organised, self-motivated, ability to work independently as well as part of a team, flexible and collaborative approach, able to meet tight deadlines and prioritise competing workloads
• Demonstrates a commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity
• Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.
Desirable criteria
• Experience in conducting systematic reviews
• Experience in policy research and/or policy engagemen
• An understanding of issues relating to palliative/end-of-life care
• MSc in a relevant subject (e.g. Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics)
Downloading a copy of our Job Description
Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.
Further Information
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.
We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.
To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
Grade and Salary: 43,205-£50,585 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Job ID: 120185
Close Date: 07-Aug-2026
Contact Person: Katherine Sleeman
Contact Details: [email protected]
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