Job summary
Closing Date: 15/09/2025
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 22/09/2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 29/09/2025
We are seeking an experienced researcher with expertise in research project management and qualitative research methodologies to take a lead role in a new research grant funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The study will aim to explore what makes it easier or harder for older people with frailty to manage their hearing loss and identify ways to better support them. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-class research centre and to work with internationally-renowned experts.
We will be screening all applications for the use of AI, specific examples of experience are required.
We have the right to close the post early if there is excessive demand, therefore please consider submitting your application as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of this project. This will involve setting up the research project and assume day-to-day responsibility for project management activities. The post holder will take a lead in implementing qualitative research for the study. Duties will include:o Co-ordinating applications for ethical and regulatory approvalso Conducting interviews with older people in their homeso Analysing data using qualitative methodso Synthesising data collected using different methodso Hosting workshops with health care professionals and lay participants to review findings and generate recommendations.
Other responsibilities will include public engagement activities, data management, budget management, co-ordinating the activity of another researcher, convening project management team meetings, and providing regular progress reports.
The successful candidate will have a post-graduate degree or equivalent experience/qualification in a health or health/social care research related subject, have experience in project management, and considerable experience in undertaking and analysing qualitative research. Experience of conducting workshops with health care professionals and patients is desirable.
There is an expectation that the post holder will be prepared to work flexibly and travel as required for data collection, as well as local/regional/national meetings/events.
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
- Contribute to a national and internationally recognised programme of research, within a framework of health services research.
- Oversee management and implementation of the project.
- Ensure that research governance procedures and data protection is adhered to at all times according to local and national guidance.
- Co-ordinating applications for ethical and regulatory approvals.
- Conduct qualitative research, which will include interviews with older adults living with hearing loss.
- Organise and conduct a workshop with a range of stakeholders (older adults, carers, staff) to develop next steps and recommendations.
- Analyse and synthesise data using qualitative methods.
- Facilitate patient and public involvement (PPI) to meet the needs of the project
- Report project progress and results.
- Work as appropriate with colleagues in the University of Leeds and other collaborative partners.
- Manage workload to ensure that the research is completed within timescales.
- Contribute to resource and budget planning and assisting in management of project budgets.
- Where appropriate, line management responsibility for ASR staff e.g. Research Fellow.
- Provide training in specialty to support development of others.
- Disseminate research results through writing academic papers in high impact journals, and presenting at national and international conferences and meetings.
- Contribute to the development of new research proposals.
- Provide advice and guidance to colleagues in the ASR.
- Work with academic colleagues to take advantage of funding opportunities.
- Conduct other duties at a comparable level of responsibility, as agreed with the job holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Contribute to a national and internationally recognised programme of research, within a framework of health services research.
- Oversee management and implementation of the project.
- Ensure that research governance procedures and data protection is adhered to at all times according to local and national guidance.
- Co-ordinating applications for ethical and regulatory approvals.
- Conduct qualitative research, which will include interviews with older adults living with hearing loss.
- Organise and conduct a workshop with a range of stakeholders (older adults, carers, staff) to develop next steps and recommendations.
- Analyse and synthesise data using qualitative methods.
- Facilitate patient and public involvement (PPI) to meet the needs of the project
- Report project progress and results.
- Work as appropriate with colleagues in the University of Leeds and other collaborative partners.
- Manage workload to ensure that the research is completed within timescales.
- Contribute to resource and budget planning and assisting in management of project budgets.
- Where appropriate, line management responsibility for ASR staff e.g. Research Fellow.
- Provide training in specialty to support development of others.
- Disseminate research results through writing academic papers in high impact journals, and presenting at national and international conferences and meetings.
- Contribute to the development of new research proposals.
- Provide advice and guidance to colleagues in the ASR.
- Work with academic colleagues to take advantage of funding opportunities.
- Conduct other duties at a comparable level of responsibility, as agreed with the job holder.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of research project management
- Experience of conducting qualitative interviews
- Experience of analysing qualitative data
- Relevant research experience in the field of elderly care and/or disability
- Experience of organising and conducting research in an NHS /academic or similar setting
- Experience of working with older people, carers and health care professionals
- Experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working
- Authoring peer-reviewed research publications
Desirable
- Experience of conducting workshops with health professional and patient & public stakeholders
- Experienced of working with ethnic minorities in the UK context
Skills
Essential
- Facilitation skills and the ability to work with and co-ordinate the work of a range of stakeholders (PPI representatives, health professionals and researchers)
- Ability to motivate and manage staff and implement best practice
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to translate a strategic overview into operational plans
- Demonstrated facilitative and negotiating skills
- Successful grant applications
- Multilingual
- Car driver with access to own vehicle
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Computer literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages
- Knowledge of IRAS/HRA processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of specialist qualitative analysis software packages (e.g. NVivo)
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification or professional equivalent in health or health/social care related studies *
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of research project management
- Experience of conducting qualitative interviews
- Experience of analysing qualitative data
- Relevant research experience in the field of elderly care and/or disability
- Experience of organising and conducting research in an NHS /academic or similar setting
- Experience of working with older people, carers and health care professionals
- Experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working
- Authoring peer-reviewed research publications
Desirable
- Experience of conducting workshops with health professional and patient & public stakeholders
- Experienced of working with ethnic minorities in the UK context
Skills
Essential
- Facilitation skills and the ability to work with and co-ordinate the work of a range of stakeholders (PPI representatives, health professionals and researchers)
- Ability to motivate and manage staff and implement best practice
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to translate a strategic overview into operational plans
- Demonstrated facilitative and negotiating skills
- Successful grant applications
- Multilingual
- Car driver with access to own vehicle
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Computer literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages
- Knowledge of IRAS/HRA processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of specialist qualitative analysis software packages (e.g. NVivo)
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification or professional equivalent in health or health/social care 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
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).
