Job summary
Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026
Shortlisting to commence: Tuesday 6th January 2026
Interviews to take place: Tuesday 20th January 2026
Based at the Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Royal Infirmary - hybrid working available (minimum 60% of time being office based)
We have an exciting opportunity for two qualitative researchers to join our Born in Bradford (BiB) team, contributing to our diverse and innovative portfolio of research.
The posts holder will work alongside BiB teams based across the Bradford Institute for Health Research in a supporting role across several different research projects, including Healthy Urban Places and Age of Wonder: Teenage Stories. You will be involved and responsible for the qualitative elements of these studies, from planning and management to data collection, analysis and dissemination.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will also support the Bradford Centre for Qualitative Research (BCQR). Through BCQR we aim to raise the profile of qualitative research at Born in Bradford, build capacity and opportunity for qualitative research within BiB, and secure grant funding to conduct community-driven, high impact research. You will support the delivery team of BCQR, including planning and organising, training, capacity building, networking and communications.
We are looking foran enthusiastic, flexible and skilled qualitative research fellows to come and work on projects whose findings will have a real impact on improving the health and wellbeing of people in Bradford and beyond.
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
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
The research fellow will be a member of the Bradford Centre for Qualitative Research (BCQR) and Born in Bradford team, based at the Bradford Institute for Health Research. They will contribute to BiBs diverse portfolio of qualitative research across all stages of the research cycle. They will also support the delivery team of BCQR, including planning and organising, training, capacity building, networking and communications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
The research fellow will be a member of the Bradford Centre for Qualitative Research (BCQR) and Born in Bradford team, based at the Bradford Institute for Health Research. They will contribute to BiBs diverse portfolio of qualitative research across all stages of the research cycle. They will also support the delivery team of BCQR, including planning and organising, training, capacity building, networking and communications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree or professional qualification* in a health/ social sciences related subject
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level* in a health/ social sciences related subject with a research methods component
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in applied public health or other related subject
- Experience of conducting academic research within area of public health or other related subject
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of working with a range of community organisations and professional stakeholders e.g. local authorities in a research context
- Experience of collecting and analysing qualitative data and use of qualitative analytical packages
- Experience of questionnaire development and piloting
- Experience of obtaining NHS ethics approval for research
Desirable
- Experience of co-ordinating data collection within a community environment
- Experience of conducting citizen science or participatory research activities with children, families and communities
- Experience of engagement activities and research dissemination
- Experience of intervention development
- 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
- Undertaking literature reviews
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Desirable
- Ability to learn and work with novel technologies for collecting health related behaviour (e.g. online questionnaire tools, web based tools, or smartphone apps)
- Able to speak Urdu, Mirpuri, or Punjabi
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of project management
- Understanding of ethical issues in conducting research
- Knowledge of qualitative research methods (design and analysis)
Desirable
- Knowledge of quantitative research methods (design and analysis)
- Understanding of complex intervention development
- Evidence of continued professional/ educational development
Other requirements
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel to different locations for meetings, events and conducting research: - frequently in Bradford and West Yorkshire - occasionally in Liverpool and other areas of the UK
- Able to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree or professional qualification* in a health/ social sciences related subject
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level* in a health/ social sciences related subject with a research methods component
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in applied public health or other related subject
- Experience of conducting academic research within area of public health or other related subject
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of working with a range of community organisations and professional stakeholders e.g. local authorities in a research context
- Experience of collecting and analysing qualitative data and use of qualitative analytical packages
- Experience of questionnaire development and piloting
- Experience of obtaining NHS ethics approval for research
Desirable
- Experience of co-ordinating data collection within a community environment
- Experience of conducting citizen science or participatory research activities with children, families and communities
- Experience of engagement activities and research dissemination
- Experience of intervention development
- 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
- Undertaking literature reviews
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Desirable
- Ability to learn and work with novel technologies for collecting health related behaviour (e.g. online questionnaire tools, web based tools, or smartphone apps)
- Able to speak Urdu, Mirpuri, or Punjabi
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of project management
- Understanding of ethical issues in conducting research
- Knowledge of qualitative research methods (design and analysis)
Desirable
- Knowledge of quantitative research methods (design and analysis)
- Understanding of complex intervention development
- Evidence of continued professional/ educational development
Other requirements
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel to different locations for meetings, events and conducting research: - frequently in Bradford and West Yorkshire - occasionally in Liverpool and other areas of the UK
- 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).
