Senior Research Fellow - till 31.12.26 - 30 hpw
Job Description
Job summary
Closing Date: 26.01.25 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 27.01.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 03.02.25
We are seeking an experienced researcher with expertise in research project management and qualitative research methodologies, including user-centred design methodologies, to take a lead role in a new research grant funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The studywill aim to design and pilot test an anticholinergic medication index clinical decision support system (ACMICS) for use in hospitals to support safer prescribing for older people at risk of medication-related harm, using Contextual Inquiry and Normalisation Process Theory methods. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-class research centre and to work with internationally-renowned experts.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of this project. The post holder will be involved in setting up the research project, including working with the Informatics team to integrate ACMICS into hospital systems. The post holder will assume day-to-day responsibility for project management activities. The post holder will take a lead in implementing qualitative research for the study, which will include conducting contextual inquiry observations in geriatric/general medicine and orthogeriatric (hip fracture) wards, conducting semi-structured interviews with health care professionals, patients and their cares, and running workshops for stakeholders. Other responsibilities will include public engagement activities, data management and analysis, 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 user-centred design methodology, Contextual Inquiry and/or Normalisation Process Theory would be desirable.
There is an expectation that the post holder will be prepared to work flexibly and travel as required to attend 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 responsibilities
- Contribute to a national and internationally recognised programme of research, within a framework of health services research.
- Oversee implementation of the project.
- Ensure that research governance procedures and data protection is adhered to at all times according to local and national guidance.
- Working with the software developer, hospital informatics team, healthcare professionals and patients to design and embed ACMICS into the hospital system.
- Conduct qualitative research with staff, patients, and carers specifically ethnographic observations/contextual inquiry observations and semi-structured interviews.
- Manage and analyse a range of qualitative data.
- Conduct workshops with a range of stakeholders (staff, patients and carers).
- Refine a training package and rolling it out to healthcare professionals in hospitals.
- Work alongside Patient and Public Engagement and Involvement group throughout the project.
- Disseminate research results through writing of academic papers in high impact journals, and undertaking national and international presentations.
- Report project progress and results.
- Manage workload to ensure that the research is completed within timescales.
- Work as appropriate with colleagues in the Clinical Research Networks and academic colleagues in the University of Leeds and other collaborative partners.
- Contributing 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.
- Contribute to development of new research proposals.
- Provide advice and guidance to colleagues in the ASR.
- Work with academic colleagues to take advantage of funding opportunities.
- Such other duties at a comparable level of responsibility, as may normally be agreed with the job holder.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of research project management
- Experience of undertaking and analysing qualitative research
- Experience in ethnographic observations
- Relevant research experience in the field of ageing and/or medicines optimisation research
- Experience of organising and conducting research in an NHS /academic or similar setting
- Experience of working with older people, carers and health professionals
- Experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working
- A sustained academic track record of peer reviewed publications as a lead author
Desirable
- Experience in developing and refining interventions
- Experience of using user-centred design methodology/Contextual Inquiry and/or Normalisation Process Theory approaches
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 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
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages
- Experience of specialist qualitative analysis software packages (e.g. NVivo)
- Experience of obtaining ethical and research approvals
Desirable
- Knowledge of IRAS/HRA processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification or professional equivalent in health or health/social care related studies
Desirable
- PhD
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
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Employer details
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bradford Royal Infirmary
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
