Featured Research Fellow The Well Centre London, UK Full Time Health £34,960 – £40,000

Research FellowThe Well CentreLondon, UK Full TimeHybrid£34,960 – £40,000 Posted 1 day agoCloses 12 Nov 2026 Featured## About The Well Centre CharityThe Well Centre Charity works to ensure young people can access holistic, youth-friendly healthcare without unnecessary barriers. Its integrated model brings together GPs, health and wellbeing practitioners, and mental health professionals to provide care that responds to young people’s needs and experiences.Originating in Lambeth, the model has influenced services across South London and beyond. The charity is now developing the research, learning and systems infrastructure needed to expand nationally. This role will contribute to its growing evidence base and support its work with local and national health systems.LIVE ACTIVITY FEED### Join over 1,800 tracked nonprofits.Nonprofit activity, updated as it happens, on Charity Journal.See charity activity →**Red Cross** provided emergency relief to flood-affected families**UNICEF** delivered vaccines to children in rural clinics**World Food Programme** distributed food aid to displaced households**Save the Children** enrolled girls in community learning programs**Red Cross** provided emergency relief to flood-affected families**UNICEF** delivered vaccines to children in rural clinics**World Food Programme** distributed food aid to displaced households**Save the Children** enrolled girls in community learning programs## The RoleThe Research Fellow will lead research and evaluation activities for a £1 million Maudsley-funded programme introducing youth-friendly primary care approaches across four South London boroughs. The successful candidate will assess how these services are designed, implemented and adapted, using qualitative and quantitative methods to understand their impact on young people’s experiences and outcomes.Working under the supervision of Dr Ann Hagell and Professor Johnny Downs of King’s College London, the postholder will collaborate with primary care teams, youth workers, community stakeholders and King’s College London’s CAMHS Digital Lab. The findings will help inform service development, clinical practice and commissioning decisions aimed at reducing health inequalities.## Key Responsibilities### Research and Evaluation* Design and deliver research evaluating the rollout of new Well Centre-style services.* Apply mixed methods to assess young people’s experiences and outcomes.* Analyse qualitative and quantitative data and develop practical recommendations.* Prepare research protocols and support ethical approval processes.### Data, Digital Innovation and Collaboration* Work with the CAMHS Digital Lab to support digital innovation and data capture.* Contribute to co-production and engagement with young people and community stakeholders.* Build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations.* Promote evidence-led practice throughout the programme.### Reporting and Knowledge Sharing* Produce high-quality reports, presentations and publications.* Synthesise evidence for commissioners, clinicians, funders and other partners.* Translate complex findings into accessible insights that support service improvement.## Requirements### Essential Qualifications and Experience* A postgraduate degree, such as an MSc, in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, social sciences or a related discipline.* Experience setting up or supporting research studies, preferably in adolescent or population health.* Experience conducting qualitative research with young people.* Strong literature synthesis and critical appraisal skills.* Ability to communicate complex findings clearly to different audiences.* Knowledge of ethical research practice and GDPR compliance.* Excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills.* Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and building effective stakeholder relationships.* Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively.### Desirable Qualifications and Skills* A completed PhD or one nearing submission in a relevant field.* Experience in adolescent health, youth development, primary care or Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).* Familiarity with NHS datasets and publicly available health and mapping data.* Understanding of SNOMED, Read Codes or clinical phenotyping systems.* Experience with ethical approvals and information governance.* Quantitative and analytical skills using R, Python or STATA.* Experience of co-design with young people.## What They Offer* The opportunity to contribute to a pioneering programme focused on adolescent health.* A supportive, collaborative and values-led working environment.* Opportunities for research publication, innovation and professional development.* Hybrid working and flexibility.* Autonomy to contribute ideas and shape a growing organisation.## BenefitsBenefits under Herne Hill Group Practice employment terms include:LIVE ACTIVITY FEED### Join over 1,800 tracked nonprofits.Nonprofit activity, updated as it happens, on Charity Journal.See charity activity →**Red Cross** provided emergency relief to flood-affected families**UNICEF** delivered vaccines to children in rural clinics**World Food Programme** distributed food aid to displaced households**Save the Children** enrolled girls in community learning programs**Red Cross** provided emergency relief to flood-affected families**UNICEF** delivered vaccines to children in rural clinics**World Food Programme** distributed food aid to displaced households**Save the Children** enrolled girls in community learning programs* Company pension.* Cycle to Work scheme.* On-site parking.* Referral programme.* Sick pay.* Generous annual leave. #J-18808-Ljbffr