Applications are invited for a Temporary part time post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems

Title of project: Family-Centred Cancer Care End of Life Education (FCCC-EoLEd): Plan, develop and evaluate a novel evidence-based and theory-driven eLearning resource to equip health and social care professionals to communicate with, and support families with dependent children, when a parent is at end of life from cancer.

This project will be conducted in partnership with colleagues from Ulster University (UU) and University College Dublin (UCD) with funding under the North-South Research Programme collaborative scheme funded through the Government's Shared Island Fund. In Ireland, approximately one in seven people with cancer are between 20 - 50 years old; many having young children. This group of patients is increasing, with more people having children later in life. When a parent of young children ( Parents at EoL, want and need help and guidance from health and social care professionals (HSCPs) on how to manage family life and support their children.

Key concerns include, how and when to communicate their poor prognosis and prepare children for mum or dad's death. Children excluded from these key conversations, are more likely to have poorer adjustment and emotional problems, not only during childhood but in adult life. HSCPs are well placed to provide essential support and guidance to parents, but often lack knowledge and skills. Parents are frequently left in the dark, grappling to manage these difficult situations with their children. The aim of this project is to ensure all families in Ireland who have a mum or dad at EoL, will have the necessary psycho-oncology care through upskilling HSCPs to deliver much needed family-centred care, which is currently lacking.

We propose to develop and evaluate a novel evidence-based eLearning training resource for HSCPs, to help them acquire skills, knowledge and confidence. The project will promote short-term and long-term family resilience for parents and children.

Salary: PD1 €39,522 - €40,086 per annum pro rata 

Appointment on the above range will be dependent on qualifications and experience

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 21st July 2022

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/