Job summary
3 years (Fixed term contract until 31/10/2026)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen in the Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research (ASR) for a Senior Research Fellow to join a new research programme investigating inequalities in overprescribing of medications for older people with severe frailty and care home residents. Working with internationally renowned experts from the University of Leeds, Bradford Institute for Health Research, University of Bradford, University of Liverpool and University College London, the post holder will take a leading role in overseeing delivery of the qualitative work packages of the research. Funded by the National Institute for Health Research Health and Social Care Delivery Research Programme, the research is closely aligned with current NHS policy in this area and will aim to directly inform national policy and practice relating to medicines optimisation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of this programme. The post holder will be involved in setting up the research programme and will assume day-to-day responsibility for project management activities. The post holder will also lead in undertaking qualitative research for the programme (conducting observations, interviews and running workshops as required).
Other responsibilities will include public engagement activities, data management and analysis, and providing regular progress reports.
The successful candidate will have a post-graduate degree or equivalent experience/qualification in a health or health research related subject, have experience in leading projects, and considerable experience in undertaking and analysing qualitative research. Experience or understanding of co-design approaches is desired.
There is an expectation that the post holder will be prepared to work flexibly and travel as required within the UK.
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 see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading research projects
- Relevant experience in the field of ageing, medicines optimisation or inequalities research
- Experience of organising and conducting research in community settings.
- Experience of analysing qualitative data.
- Experience of conducting qualitative interviews with older people, professionals, patients and carers.
- Research experience in undertaking qualitative observations.
- An academic track record of peer reviewed publications
Desirable
- Experience of conducting/facilitating co-design workshops.
- Experience of undertaking a case study / ethnography
- Experience of conducting analysis using process tracing techniques and / or discourse analysis
- Experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working.
- Experience of working with minoritised groups, in particular minoritised ethnic groups
Skills
Essential
- Facilitation skills and the ability to work with and co-ordinate the work of a range of stakeholders (PPI representatives, health and care practitioners and researchers).
- Ability to motivate staff and implement best practice.
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to translate a strategic overview into operational plans.
- Demonstrated facilitative and negotiating skills.
- Successful grant applications.
- Community language skills (e.g. Urdu, Punjabi, Mirpuri)
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of NHS research strategy, research governance, and ICH-GCP.
- Computer literate and knowledge of key software packages e.g. NVivo.
Desirable
- Understanding of quantitative research methods
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification or professional equivalent in health related studies *
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading research projects
- Relevant experience in the field of ageing, medicines optimisation or inequalities research
- Experience of organising and conducting research in community settings.
- Experience of analysing qualitative data.
- Experience of conducting qualitative interviews with older people, professionals, patients and carers.
- Research experience in undertaking qualitative observations.
- An academic track record of peer reviewed publications
Desirable
- Experience of conducting/facilitating co-design workshops.
- Experience of undertaking a case study / ethnography
- Experience of conducting analysis using process tracing techniques and / or discourse analysis
- Experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working.
- Experience of working with minoritised groups, in particular minoritised ethnic groups
Skills
Essential
- Facilitation skills and the ability to work with and co-ordinate the work of a range of stakeholders (PPI representatives, health and care practitioners and researchers).
- Ability to motivate staff and implement best practice.
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to translate a strategic overview into operational plans.
- Demonstrated facilitative and negotiating skills.
- Successful grant applications.
- Community language skills (e.g. Urdu, Punjabi, Mirpuri)
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of NHS research strategy, research governance, and ICH-GCP.
- Computer literate and knowledge of key software packages e.g. NVivo.
Desirable
- Understanding of quantitative research methods
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification or professional equivalent in health related studies *
Desirable
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).
