Senior Research Fellow- Physical Activity - 18 mths

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We wish to appoint a researcher in population health, to conduct quantitative evaluations of physical activity interventions within our Physical Activity Research team at Born in Bradford (BiB), Bradford Institute for Health Research. BiB is an internationally acclaimed applied research programme which aims to improve health and wellbeing through the development and evaluation of interventions to promote health, and the application of research into practice (www.borninbradford.nhs.uk). Our mission is to promote a healthier, happier and fairer future for children, young people and their families in Bradford and beyond.

Our Physical Activity Research Team are working on a range of applied health projects which aim to develop, implement, and evaluate 'whole system' physical activity interventions such as the Bradford Sport England Local Delivery Pilot which is called Join Us Move Play (JUMP). Since 2018, Bradford's JU:MP programme has taken a whole systems approach to tackling inequalities in and access to physical activity among children aged 5-14. Working with families, communities, organisations, environment, policy and strategy, and at a local neighbourhood level using Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), the programme aligns with international evidence on investments that work (the International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH), 2020) and the World Health Organisations Global Action plan.

Main duties of the job

Our Physical Activity Research Team are working on a range of applied health projects which aim to develop, implement, and evaluate 'whole system' physical activity interventions such as the Bradford Sport England Local Delivery Pilot which is called Join Us Move Play (JUMP). Since 2018, Bradford's JU:MP programme has taken a whole systems approach to tackling inequalities in and access to physical activity among children aged 5-14. Working with families, communities, organisations, environment, policy and strategy, and at a local neighbourhood level using Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), the programme aligns with international evidence on investments that work (the International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH), 2020) and the World Health Organisations Global Action plan.

About us

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  • We value people
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We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Date posted

17 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-24-6381580

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description

The post will involve predominantly quantitative data collection, analysis and report writing, but will also work closely with our qualitative researchers. The successful candidate will also be involved in designing and delivering pilot studies and systematic reviews. An example of two projects include: the evaluation of the effectiveness of the JUMP whole system approach to tacking children and young people physical activity in a quasi-experimental control trial, and an evaluation of the effectiveness of greenspace developments at increasing physical activity within these spaces, using SOPARC audit data. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting and innovative research team who strive to create real impact, improving the health and well-being of children and young people who are most at need, growing up in the UK.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description

The post will involve predominantly quantitative data collection, analysis and report writing, but will also work closely with our qualitative researchers. The successful candidate will also be involved in designing and delivering pilot studies and systematic reviews. An example of two projects include: the evaluation of the effectiveness of the JUMP whole system approach to tacking children and young people physical activity in a quasi-experimental control trial, and an evaluation of the effectiveness of greenspace developments at increasing physical activity within these spaces, using SOPARC audit data. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting and innovative research team who strive to create real impact, improving the health and well-being of children and young people who are most at need, growing up in the UK.

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 quantitative 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 qualitative 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 quantitative 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 qualitative 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.

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Research Fellow

Sally Barber

sally.barber@bthft.nhs.uk

Date posted

17 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-24-6381580

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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