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.
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:
* Co-ordinating applications for ethical and regulatory approvals
* Conducting interviews with older people in their homes
* Analysing data using qualitative methods
* Synthesising data collected using different methods
* 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.
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.
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.