Investigating weight loss in secondary care settings (Ref: SSEHS/CM01)

Approximately 30% of people are living with obesity, which is a risk factor for many health conditions that require secondary care and costs the NHS £6.1 billion/year. Making Every Contact Count is an NHS flagship programme that aims to use the millions of interactions health care professionals have with patients to promote behaviour change. Implementing and testing these interventions in secondary care may support patients with weight management and improve their health. This PhD seeks to develop evidence in the area of delivering weight loss interventions in secondary care settings, but the successful candidate will be able to shape the direction of the project with their interests and goals together with their supervisors.

This PhD studentship funded as part of an NIHR Advanced fellowship to Dr Claire Madigan who will be the primary supervisor. You will be part of the Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour and there will be lots of opportunities for personal development and research skills.

Loughborough University has an applied research culture. In REF 2021, 94% of the work submitted was judged to be top-rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. We are a community based on mutual support and collaboration. Through our Doctoral College there are continual opportunities for building important research skills and networks among your peers and research academics.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have, or expect to have, at least a 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) with a UK master’s degree (with average programme mark of no less than 65%) or international equivalent. A background in health sciences, nutrition, physical activity/exercise, health behaviour change or a related discipline would be an advantage.

English language requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website (http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/english/).

How to Apply

All applications should be made online. Under programme name, select The School of Sport Exercise and Health Sciences. Please quote the advertised reference number: SSEHS/CM01 in your application.

To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit the minimum supporting documents.

Project search terms: Epidemiology, Health psychology, Medicine, Public policy, Weight loss, Weight management, Public Health

Closing date of advert: 31st October 2024

Start date: January 2025

Full-time/part-time availability: Full-time 3 years, Part-time 6 years

Email Address SSEHS: pgr-ssehs@lboro.ac.uk