Job summary
Closing Date: 02.07.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 03.07.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 14.07.25
The Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research (ASR) is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly organised and motivated Research Fellow with qualitative research experience to contribute to the implementation of a new research project funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. The Research Fellow will join an experienced research team to investigate ethnicity-based inequities in access to and delivery of care following a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA or mini-stroke) and to co-develop solutions that support more equitable service provision for people from ethnic minority groups.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading research centre in an exciting role to implement high quality health and care research.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve contributing to the data collection and analysis, which will involve a combination of qualitative methods comprising documentary analysis, observations, semi-structured interviews and focus groups. Our research is conducted locally and nationally so travel across England to work at different study sites will be required.
The successful applicant will be educated to post-graduate level e.g. Masters or have equivalent experience/qualification in a health or health research related subject, and have experience in undertaking qualitative research including collecting and analysing qualitative research data. Experience of conducting research in an NHS / healthcare / social care setting is essential. Multilingual skills would be desirable.
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
A. Project management Organisation and management of research in progress Involvement in preparation of documentation for ethics committee approval including amendments Development of study procedures and related documentation Development of accessible multimedia patient information resources Communicating with the project management group at relevant stages in the project Conducting qualitative interviews with healthcare professionals, older people and carers Conducting qualitative observations in clinical areas Conducting workshops with older people, carers, lay participants and healthcare professionals Reporting of project progress and results Management and analysis of a range of qualitative data Co-ordinating and supporting delivery of patient, public involvement and engagement activities
This work would be within the context of the supportive environment of the ASR.
B. Communication Preparation, submission and revision of publications for peer-reviewed academic journals with the support of the academic team Preparation and dissemination of research findings via poster and oral presentation locally, nationally and internationally Communication with other researchers and project collaborators both locally and nationally
C. Other duties Act as a resource for local inexperienced researchers, e.g. students and clinical staff Assist in the development of research protocols Ensure that research is undertaken in full compliance with UK GCP guidelines and in accordance with local and national research governanceSuch other duties at a comparable level of responsibility, as may normally be agreed with the job holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A. Project management Organisation and management of research in progress Involvement in preparation of documentation for ethics committee approval including amendments Development of study procedures and related documentation Development of accessible multimedia patient information resources Communicating with the project management group at relevant stages in the project Conducting qualitative interviews with healthcare professionals, older people and carers Conducting qualitative observations in clinical areas Conducting workshops with older people, carers, lay participants and healthcare professionals Reporting of project progress and results Management and analysis of a range of qualitative data Co-ordinating and supporting delivery of patient, public involvement and engagement activities
This work would be within the context of the supportive environment of the ASR.
B. Communication Preparation, submission and revision of publications for peer-reviewed academic journals with the support of the academic team Preparation and dissemination of research findings via poster and oral presentation locally, nationally and internationally Communication with other researchers and project collaborators both locally and nationally
C. Other duties Act as a resource for local inexperienced researchers, e.g. students and clinical staff Assist in the development of research protocols Ensure that research is undertaken in full compliance with UK GCP guidelines and in accordance with local and national research governanceSuch other duties at a comparable level of responsibility, as may normally be agreed with the job holder.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working
- Considerable experience in conducting qualitative interviews
- Experience of analysing and interpreting qualitative data
- Experience of facilitating co-production/co-design workshops and/or focus groups
- Experience of conducting research in an NHS / healthcare or social care setting
- Experience of conducting qualitative research with older people, stroke survivors, healthcare professionals, carers.
- Experience of working with ethnic minority groups
- Peer reviewed publications in academic journals
Desirable
- Experience of qualitative observation in healthcare settings
- Experience of community engagement
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software
- Effective organisational skills
- Able to travel to study sites locally and nationally
Desirable
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of the framework approach to qualitative analysis
- Knowledge of qualitative software packages (e.g. NVivo)
- Knowledge of case study / ethnography
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to post-graduate level or equivalent experience in a health or health research related subject
Desirable
- Research qualification or equivalent experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working
- Considerable experience in conducting qualitative interviews
- Experience of analysing and interpreting qualitative data
- Experience of facilitating co-production/co-design workshops and/or focus groups
- Experience of conducting research in an NHS / healthcare or social care setting
- Experience of conducting qualitative research with older people, stroke survivors, healthcare professionals, carers.
- Experience of working with ethnic minority groups
- Peer reviewed publications in academic journals
Desirable
- Experience of qualitative observation in healthcare settings
- Experience of community engagement
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software
- Effective organisational skills
- Able to travel to study sites locally and nationally
Desirable
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of the framework approach to qualitative analysis
- Knowledge of qualitative software packages (e.g. NVivo)
- Knowledge of case study / ethnography
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to post-graduate level or equivalent experience in a health or health research related subject
Desirable
- Research qualification or equivalent experience
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.
