Job summary
We are looking for two organised, experienced and enthusiastic research fellows to play a key role in the delivery of a large research programme - the Better Start Bradford Innovation Hub hosted by Born in Bradford. Better Start Bradford (www.betterstartbradford.org.uk) is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund to help children in Bowling and Barkerend, Bradford Moor and Little Horton get the best start in life. The Better Start Bradford Innovation Hub, in collaboration with leading academics from the Universities of York, Bradford and Sheffield, provides a centre for evaluation of implementation and effectiveness of these innovations, supported by a birth cohort that has recruited >5000 families in the area. The research fellows will support: 1) specific projects around perinatal mental health and 2) community co-production as well as project management of a number of research studies across the programme of work. This will involve working directly with local families and stakeholders to collect data, complete analyses and produce reports. The programme will combine the exciting potential of Better Start Bradford to transform the health and well-being of a new generation of children, with the world-leading expertise of the Born in Bradford research cohort
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with senior academics from Bradford, Leeds, York to co-ordinate research projects within the Better Start Bradford Innovation Hub research programme. Key research projects include 1) a focus on understanding the causes, and consequences of perinatal mental health using quantitative and qualitative methods and 2) a focus on project management as multiple evaluations need to deliver in the coming year, and establishing a community co-production group to develop recommendations and output. The post holder will co-ordinate the key research and operational tasks required to ensure project milestones are achieved, and will contribute to dissemination and engagement activities. The post will be based at the Bradford Institute for Health Research with the option to co-locate work at York University up to 2 days a week.
They will support the development of research grant applications under the direction of senior academics within the team and contribute to writing of academic papers. The post holder will be encouraged to develop their own research interests in line with core topic areas within Born in Bradford (see www.borninbradford.nhs.uk) which may include taking a lead for peer reviewed papers and performing quantitative or qualitative data analysis using existing or newly collected data.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree or professional qualification*
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level* in research methods or a health/ social sciences related subject with a research methods component
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years experience in an applied public health or health services research area
- Experience of conducting academic research within area of public health or health services research
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of working with a range of community organisations, schools and religious settings in a research context
- Experience of collecting and analysing quantitative data - use of statistical programmes and databases
- Experience of questionnaire development and piloting
- Experience of obtaining NHS ethics approval for research
Desirable
- Experience of collecting and analysing qualitative data - use of qualitative analytical packages
- Experience of research in a community setting
- Experience of working with children and families in a research context
- Experience of engagement activities and research dissemination
- Publication track record
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Self-motivation - able to work on own initiative
- Effective organisational skills: attention to detail and good record keeping
- Proven record of ability to manage time, prioritise workload and complete tasks within a set timescale
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- A willingness to undergo personal development and learn new skills Undertaking literature reviews
- Undertaking quantitative and qualitative data collection
- Undertaking quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Desirable
- Ability to learn and work with novel technologies for collecting health related behaviour (e.g. web based tools such as Lime Survey or smartphone apps)
- Able to speak Urdu, Mirpuri, or Punjabi
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of descriptive statistics
- Knowledge of project management
- Understanding of ethical issues in conducting research
- Knowledge of research methods (design and analysis)
- Knowledge of different approaches to qualitative data analysis
Desirable
- Knowledge of multivariate data analysis techniques
- Understanding of cohort study designs
- Evidence of continued professional/ educational development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree or professional qualification*
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level* in research methods or a health/ social sciences related subject with a research methods component
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years experience in an applied public health or health services research area
- Experience of conducting academic research within area of public health or health services research
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of working with a range of community organisations, schools and religious settings in a research context
- Experience of collecting and analysing quantitative data - use of statistical programmes and databases
- Experience of questionnaire development and piloting
- Experience of obtaining NHS ethics approval for research
Desirable
- Experience of collecting and analysing qualitative data - use of qualitative analytical packages
- Experience of research in a community setting
- Experience of working with children and families in a research context
- Experience of engagement activities and research dissemination
- Publication track record
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Self-motivation - able to work on own initiative
- Effective organisational skills: attention to detail and good record keeping
- Proven record of ability to manage time, prioritise workload and complete tasks within a set timescale
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- A willingness to undergo personal development and learn new skills Undertaking literature reviews
- Undertaking quantitative and qualitative data collection
- Undertaking quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Desirable
- Ability to learn and work with novel technologies for collecting health related behaviour (e.g. web based tools such as Lime Survey or smartphone apps)
- Able to speak Urdu, Mirpuri, or Punjabi
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of descriptive statistics
- Knowledge of project management
- Understanding of ethical issues in conducting research
- Knowledge of research methods (design and analysis)
- Knowledge of different approaches to qualitative data analysis
Desirable
- Knowledge of multivariate data analysis techniques
- Understanding of cohort study designs
- Evidence of continued professional/ educational development
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).
