Job summary
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Research Fellow to be part of the Born in Bradford team working specifically on JU:MP the Bradford Local Delivery Pilot (LDP). The Bradford LDP is an initiative which aims to improve health and wellbeing for children and young people in some of the most deprived communities in Bradford by promoting physical activity. Born in Bradford (on behalf of Active Bradford) is one of 12 sites in England which has been chosen to work with Sport England to create innovative solutions to make it easier for communities to access sport and physical activity.
This is a once in a life time opportunity to be part of an initiative which will have real impact on improving the health and well-being of children and families. The post holder will part of the Born in Bradford (BiB) team (an internationally acclaimed applied research programme, , the Bradford Institute for Health Research (a national centre for excellence in health research - and work alongside Active Bradford - a registered company made up of multi-sector organisations from across the Bradford district who are committed to working together to increase the number of people being active and playing sport in Bradford .
Main duties of the job
The Research Fellow will work under the supervision of the JU:MP Research Directors and alongside Senior Research Fellows, and will be a key member of the LDP team. The post-holder will work in collaboration with members of the Bradford Institute for Health Research, Born in Bradford, Active Bradford, local families, academics, and other stakeholders both locally and nationally.
The role of the Research Fellow is primarily to co-ordinate two follow-up time points of the JUMP controlled trial which will include liaising with 37 schools, booking appointments and co-ordinating a team of research assistants to measure ~1500 children (anthropometrics accelerometry, questionnaire) enter, clean and process data. This is a world leading research project, being the largest known trial of a whole system physical activity intervention globally and as such is a very exciting opportunity for the successful candidate.
For informal enquires please contact Dr Sally Barber JU:MP Research Director, email: sally.barber@bthft.nhs.uk
Born in Bradford is a registered charity (no. 1061753)
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.
Closing Date: 17.05.23 (This date may change dependent on the response)
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years experience in an applied public health or health services research area
- Experience of conducting academic research within area of public health or health services research
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of co-ordinating data collection within schools or community settings.
- Experience of working with children and families in a research context
- Experience of collecting, cleaning and analysing quantitative data - use of statistical programmes
Desirable
- Experience of collecting and analysing accelerometry data
- Experience of administering questionnaires
- Experience of obtaining NHS ethics approval for research
- Experience of engagement activities and research dissemination
- 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
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- A willingness to undergo personal development and learn new skills
- Undertaking literature reviews
- Undertaking quantitative data collection
- Undertaking quantitative data analysis
Desirable
- Ability to learn and work with novel technologies for collecting health related behaviour (e.g. accelerometers, online questionnaire tools, web based tools, or smartphone apps)
- Able to speak Urdu, Mirpuri, or Punjabi
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of descriptive statistics
- Knowledge of project management
- Understanding of ethical issues in conducting research
- Knowledge of research methods (design and analysis)
Desirable
- Knowledge of different approaches to qualitative data analysis
- Knowledge of multivariate data analysis techniques
- Understanding of cohort study designs
- Evidence of continued professional/ educational development
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree or professional qualification*
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level* in research methods or a health/ social sciences related subject with a research methods component
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years experience in an applied public health or health services research area
- Experience of conducting academic research within area of public health or health services research
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of co-ordinating data collection within schools or community settings.
- Experience of working with children and families in a research context
- Experience of collecting, cleaning and analysing quantitative data - use of statistical programmes
Desirable
- Experience of collecting and analysing accelerometry data
- Experience of administering questionnaires
- Experience of obtaining NHS ethics approval for research
- Experience of engagement activities and research dissemination
- 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
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- A willingness to undergo personal development and learn new skills
- Undertaking literature reviews
- Undertaking quantitative data collection
- Undertaking quantitative data analysis
Desirable
- Ability to learn and work with novel technologies for collecting health related behaviour (e.g. accelerometers, online questionnaire tools, web based tools, or smartphone apps)
- Able to speak Urdu, Mirpuri, or Punjabi
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of descriptive statistics
- Knowledge of project management
- Understanding of ethical issues in conducting research
- Knowledge of research methods (design and analysis)
Desirable
- Knowledge of different approaches to qualitative data analysis
- Knowledge of multivariate data analysis techniques
- Understanding of cohort study designs
- Evidence of continued professional/ educational development
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree or professional qualification*
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level* in research methods or a health/ social sciences related subject with a research methods component
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
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).
