Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Research Fellow in Participatory Community Research to join the Born in Bradford programme to lead on community-based participatory research and engagement in our Healthy Urban Places project.
The post holder should have demonstrable skills in qualitative data analysis, including familiarity with, or knowledge of, engaging research methods (e.g. participatory video, photovoice, community interviews or surveys, mapping). Ideally they will have an understanding of inequalities theory and research, and/or research on the urban environment, ethnicity, determinants of health and/or community development issues. They will also have experience of working with diverse ethnic and social groups and marginalised and minoritised communities. Experience of writing research outputs, such as journal articles and reports, and good co-ordination and project management skills are required.
This post will be a minimum of 30 hours per week up to full time hours (37.5 hours)
Interview date: Tuesday 30th April 2024
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work collaboratively as part of a wider team to lead on community-based participatory research and engagement on healthy urban places. This will include Community Collaboratives which will bring together a diverse group local people as co-peer researchers, working with other researchers and stakeholders. Key responsibilities of the role will include:
- working in partnership with programme colleagues in Bradford and Liverpool to develop plans to operationalise Community Collaboratives in both these urban areas
- support programme colleagues to establish a 'Community Collaborative' in Bradford, hosted within the Born in Bradford Co-production and Peer Research Network (CoPPeR)
- co-developing and implementing participatory research with diverse communities in Bradford and co-creating opportunities for sharing the learning with local policymakers, other research partners, and the wider research community
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work collaboratively as part of a wider team to lead on community-based participatory research and engagement on healthy urban places.
See detailed job description and person specification for more details
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work collaboratively as part of a wider team to lead on community-based participatory research and engagement on healthy urban places.
See detailed job description and person specification for more details
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising and conducting research in a community setting (for example in community development, public health, urban environment, social policy settings)
- Experience of project management
- Experience in community-based participatory research or other participatory research methods (e.g. photovoice, participatory video, arts-based/creative methods or other participatory research methods)
- Experience of working with diverse ethnic and social groups and marginalised / minoritised communities
- Experience of developing and implementing qualitative research projects including analyzing and writing up findings
- An academic track record of peer-reviewed publications
- Experience of working in collaborative research groups including academics, government, community and other stakeholders
Desirable
- Previous experience of implementing citizen science activities in relation to public health and or / urban environments
- Previous experience of developing research proposals and funding applications
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written, verbal and presentational communication skills
- Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft office (word, powerpoint, excel, access databases)
- Excellent organisational skills, including ability to work independently
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and team-working skills
- Good time management skills and ability to plan and implement objectives effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrated facilitative and negotiating skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of community-based research, participatory research and/or citizen science co-production methodologies
- Knowledge of procedures for ethical review and approval (e.g. NHS ethics, university)
- Knowledge of NHS R&D procedures
- Knowledge of research governance, and good clinical practice
- Knowledge of any or all of the following: wider determinants of health and inequalities, public health, urban environments, ethnicity and health, community development issues
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in public health, geography, sociology, social science, urban studies or other health-related area with qualitative and/or mixed methods training
- Post graduate diploma or Masters degree in social research, public health, geography/urban studies, environment or an allied subject.
Desirable
- PhD in any of the following: public health, applied health research, geography/urban studies sociology, or an allied social science or health-related subject
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel within Bradford/Liverpool for meetings and frequent travel to conduct research across different locations in Bradford
- Able to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising and conducting research in a community setting (for example in community development, public health, urban environment, social policy settings)
- Experience of project management
- Experience in community-based participatory research or other participatory research methods (e.g. photovoice, participatory video, arts-based/creative methods or other participatory research methods)
- Experience of working with diverse ethnic and social groups and marginalised / minoritised communities
- Experience of developing and implementing qualitative research projects including analyzing and writing up findings
- An academic track record of peer-reviewed publications
- Experience of working in collaborative research groups including academics, government, community and other stakeholders
Desirable
- Previous experience of implementing citizen science activities in relation to public health and or / urban environments
- Previous experience of developing research proposals and funding applications
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written, verbal and presentational communication skills
- Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft office (word, powerpoint, excel, access databases)
- Excellent organisational skills, including ability to work independently
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and team-working skills
- Good time management skills and ability to plan and implement objectives effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrated facilitative and negotiating skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of community-based research, participatory research and/or citizen science co-production methodologies
- Knowledge of procedures for ethical review and approval (e.g. NHS ethics, university)
- Knowledge of NHS R&D procedures
- Knowledge of research governance, and good clinical practice
- Knowledge of any or all of the following: wider determinants of health and inequalities, public health, urban environments, ethnicity and health, community development issues
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in public health, geography, sociology, social science, urban studies or other health-related area with qualitative and/or mixed methods training
- Post graduate diploma or Masters degree in social research, public health, geography/urban studies, environment or an allied subject.
Desirable
- PhD in any of the following: public health, applied health research, geography/urban studies sociology, or an allied social science or health-related subject
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel within Bradford/Liverpool for meetings and frequent travel to conduct research across different locations in Bradford
- Able to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the role
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).
