Job summary
We are looking to recruit a researcher with expertise in qualitative research methodologies to support delivery of a new research project funded by the Stroke Association. The research team is led from the Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research (ASR, University of Leeds/Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust https://ageingstrokeresearch.org/) and includes stroke survivors and colleagues from Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Manchester Metropolitan University. The study will explore the use and potential impact of hospital-based green spaces for stroke in-patients, their visitors and staff. The study will adopt a mixed methods approach and will be undertaken across three stroke units.
The post-holder will contribute to implementing the qualitative research components of the project. This will involve conducting contextual data collection, behavioural mapping and semi-structured interviews. They will be supported throughout by experienced researchers in the team.
We welcome internal applications for this role as a secondment. Before applying, please make sure you have discussed the opportunity with your current line manager and obtained their approval.
Main duties of the job
Contextual data collection;
Gathering information about the hospitals catchment population demographics (e.g., ethnicity, deprivation, population of catchment area) and detailed organisational stroke data which is available through the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme.
Behavioural Mapping
The researcher will position themselves in the garden area and record usage of the space by means of a structured observation schedule with categories of activity.
Semi-structured Interviews with patients, visiting family/friends
To gain insight into the views and experiences of green space use by stroke unit patients/visitors. The researcher will undertake interview patients, visiting family/friends and staff who have used the garden and those who have not, to understand their experiences and views.
The successful candidate will lead implementation and be responsible for all the above activities, this will include refining and piloting data collection tools, gaining informed consent from participants (for interviews) and ensuring that the work complies with all ethical frameworks. They will work closely with senior staff on the ward to ensure that the research activities undertaken are compatible with smooth running of the ward. On completion of data collection they will work with a Senior Research Fellow (based in Bradford) to analyse the data. It is anticipated that they will prepare and present regular reports on work undertaken.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification again outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification attached is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification again outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification attached is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to post-graduate level or equivalent experience in a health or health research related subject
Desirable
- Research qualification (Masters/ PhD) or equivalent experience
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software
- Effective organisational skills
- Attention to detail
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of conducting qualitative interviews
- Experience of analysing and interpreting qualitative data
- Experience of conducting research in an NHS /academic setting
- Experience of conducting qualitative research with older people or stroke survivors
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking behavioural mapping
- Experience of working with ethnic minority groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Knowledge of the key issues in stroke research
Desirable
- Knowledge of qualitative software packages (e.g. NVivo)
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to post-graduate level or equivalent experience in a health or health research related subject
Desirable
- Research qualification (Masters/ PhD) or equivalent experience
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software
- Effective organisational skills
- Attention to detail
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of conducting qualitative interviews
- Experience of analysing and interpreting qualitative data
- Experience of conducting research in an NHS /academic setting
- Experience of conducting qualitative research with older people or stroke survivors
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking behavioural mapping
- Experience of working with ethnic minority groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Knowledge of the key issues in stroke research
Desirable
- Knowledge of qualitative software packages (e.g. NVivo)
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
