Job summary
Minimum of 30 hours per week up to 37.5 hours per week
FIXED TERM 3 YEARS
Brief Description of the Role:
We are excited to advertise a new Senior Research Fellow position within our established Physical Activity Research Team at Born in Bradford (BiB), an internationally acclaimed applied research programme (www.borninbradford.nhs.uk) hosted at Bradford Institute for Health Research (a national centre for excellence in health research - http://www.bradfordresearch.nhs.uk/). The BiB physical activity research team have recently partnered with the University of Bristol as part of the Diet and Physical Activity theme for the NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) (https://www.bristolbrc.nihr.ac.uk/research/diet-and-physical-activity/) . The aim of this partnership is to identify new, effective ways to increase physical activity and improve diet in groups from priority areas and who are often under-represented in research studies, such as people from ethnic minority groups.
We are seeking an experienced mixed methods population health researcher, with expertise in physical activity to translate knowledge from existing work in physical activity and develop practical and feasible interventions to improve population health and activity for the most inactive children and adolescents.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have the leading role in planning, co-ordinating and completing research projects. They will be able to demonstrate independent management skills as well as working as part of a team. They will have excellent communication and presentation skills, together with the excellent inter-personal skills needed to be able to co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary research team, including patient and public representatives. They will have experience of conducting research in community settings.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new and exciting research initiative which can have real impact on improving the health and well-being of some of the most disadvantaged young people growing up in the UK.
For informal enquires please contact Dr Sally Barber, Director of Physical Activity Research, email: sally.barber@bthft.nhs.uk
Born in Bradford is a registered charity (no. 1061753)
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.
Closing Date: 21.08.23 (This date may change dependent on the response)
Interview Date: 12.09.23
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising and conducting applied research in community settings (for example in healthcare, social care or childcare/school settings)
- Experience of project management
- Experience of obtaining ethical and research approvals
- An academic track record of peer-reviewed publications
- Experience of working in collaborative research groups including NHS, local authority, schools, academics and other stakeholders
- Previous experience of developing and evaluating population health interventions
- Experience of developing and implementing qualitative research projects, including analysing complex information and writing up findings
Desirable
- Previous experience of implementing co-production, citizen science activities in relation to health research
- Experience of developing and implementing quantitative research projects, including analysing complex information and writing up findings
- Experience of undertaking research in the field of physical activity
- Experience of collecting and analyzing physical activity data including accelerometry data
- Experience of patient and public involvement in research, particularly of working with diverse ethnic and social communities
- Previous experience of developing research proposals and funding applications
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and presentation communication skills
- Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to translate a strategic overview into operational plans
- Good time management skills and ability to plan and implement objectives effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrated facilitative and negotiating skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mixed methods research methodologies
- Knowledge of procedures for NHS ethical approvals
- Knowledge of NHS R&D procedures
- Knowledge of research governance, and good clinical practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of health inequalities, ethnicity and health, maternal and child health
- Knowledge of issues related to physical activity and health
- Knowledge of methods to develop, implement, and analyse complex interventions
- Knowledge of whole systems approaches to implementation and evaluation of health interventions
- Understanding of the Bradford public health context and of the links between natural environments and health and wellbeing
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in sport and exercise science, psychology, sociology, social science,, or other health related area with quantitative and qualitative training
- Post graduate diploma or Masters degree in health research, social research, public health, sustainability/environment or an allied subject.
Desirable
- PhD in any of the following: sport and exercise science, health psychology, public health, applied health research, sustainability / environment or a health or environment related subject
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising and conducting applied research in community settings (for example in healthcare, social care or childcare/school settings)
- Experience of project management
- Experience of obtaining ethical and research approvals
- An academic track record of peer-reviewed publications
- Experience of working in collaborative research groups including NHS, local authority, schools, academics and other stakeholders
- Previous experience of developing and evaluating population health interventions
- Experience of developing and implementing qualitative research projects, including analysing complex information and writing up findings
Desirable
- Previous experience of implementing co-production, citizen science activities in relation to health research
- Experience of developing and implementing quantitative research projects, including analysing complex information and writing up findings
- Experience of undertaking research in the field of physical activity
- Experience of collecting and analyzing physical activity data including accelerometry data
- Experience of patient and public involvement in research, particularly of working with diverse ethnic and social communities
- Previous experience of developing research proposals and funding applications
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and presentation communication skills
- Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to translate a strategic overview into operational plans
- Good time management skills and ability to plan and implement objectives effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrated facilitative and negotiating skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mixed methods research methodologies
- Knowledge of procedures for NHS ethical approvals
- Knowledge of NHS R&D procedures
- Knowledge of research governance, and good clinical practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of health inequalities, ethnicity and health, maternal and child health
- Knowledge of issues related to physical activity and health
- Knowledge of methods to develop, implement, and analyse complex interventions
- Knowledge of whole systems approaches to implementation and evaluation of health interventions
- Understanding of the Bradford public health context and of the links between natural environments and health and wellbeing
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in sport and exercise science, psychology, sociology, social science,, or other health related area with quantitative and qualitative training
- Post graduate diploma or Masters degree in health research, social research, public health, sustainability/environment or an allied subject.
Desirable
- PhD in any of the following: sport and exercise science, health psychology, public health, applied health research, sustainability / environment or a health or environment related subject
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
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).
