Jay Vickers

Dr. Jay Vickers is a Lecturer at the University of Salford's School of Health & Society, a registered occupational therapist, and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. They hold a Bachelor's in Contemporary Arts from Manchester Metropolitan University, a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy, a PhD, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice.

Their research examines how social systems shape meaning-making and health behaviors through:

• Qualitative and intersectional methodologies (grounded theory, phenomenology, participatory action research)
• Health/education access disparities affecting LGBTQIA+ communities and youth
• Co-designed interventions for inequality reduction

Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on marginalized populations using mixed methods, spanning healthcare engagement for gender-diverse individuals, complementary therapies in palliative care, arthritis rehabilitation, and educational alienation mechanisms.

Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Vickers supervises PhD, ProfDoc, and DClin students in health/social care research and contributes to the Centre for Research on Inclusive Society. They conduct external academic activities including PhD examinations and guest lectures on grounded theory.