Addressing equality, diversity and inclusion issues associated with cervical screening

An opportunity to apply for a funded full-time PhD in the College of Health, Science and Society, UWE Bristol.

The studentship will be funded by UWE Bristol.

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The expected start date of this studentship is 1 October 2024.

The closing date for applications is 1 July 2024.

Cervical Screening is routinely offered to all women and all people with a cervix from the age of 25-64 and helps detect any abnormalities in cells that may lead to cancer.

Currently approximately 70% of those eligible, attend for cervical screening.

There are many reasons why people choose not to attend, but this PhD will investigate particular issues associated with equality, diversity and inclusion that impact individuals’ decision making.

This may include ethnic and cultural considerations, and also considerations affecting trans and gender diverse people.

The successful candidate will work with people from a variety of different backgrounds and with healthcare professionals to explore these issues in more detail, and to create recommendations to support decision making around cervical screening.

Applicants with previous experience of conducting qualitative research and interacting with people from diverse communities will be prioritised.

For an informal discussion about the studentship, please email Professor Nicola Walsh at nicola.walsh@uwe.ac.uk.

The studentship is available from 1 October 2024 for a period of three years, subject to satisfactory progress and includes a tax exempt stipend, which is currently £18,622 (2023/24) per annum.

In addition, full-time tuition fees will be covered for up to three years (Home).

Applicants must have a Masters Degree in a related discipline and ideally experience working in the subject area.

A recognised English language qualification is required.

Please submit your application online. When prompted use the reference number 2425-OCT-CHSS04.

Supporting documentation: You will need to upload your research proposal, all your degree certificates and transcripts and your proof of English language proficiency as attachments to your application, so please have these available when you complete the application form.

References: You will need to provide details of two referees as part of your application. At least one referee must be an academic referee from the institution that conferred your highest degree. Your referee will be asked for a reference at the time you submit your application, so please ensure that your nominated referees are willing and able to provide references within 14 days of your application being submitted.

The closing date for applications is 1 July 2024.

It is expected that interviews will take place on weeks commencing 15 July 2024. If you have not heard from us by 8 July 2024, we thank you for your application but on this occasion you have not been successful.