Job Description

Closing Date:

6th November 2025

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date:

commencing 7th November 2025



Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 20th November 2025



We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Research Fellow to lead the qualitative research components of a major longitudinal cohort study focused on older people with frailty, and in particular, those in final phase of life in historically underserved populations. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the qualitative strategy of an important research study that aims to improve our understanding on ways to support wellbeing in later life.



The successful candidate will play a central role in designing, implementing, and analysing qualitative research within the cohort, working closely with team members, study participants and their families, and health care professionals.



The post holder will take a lead in setting up and implementing qualitative research for the study. Duties will include:

Co-ordinating applications for ethical and regulatory approvals Lead co-design workshops to refine study materials Collecting qualitative data (including conducting interviews) with older people and their family members in their homes Analysing qualitative data using grounded theory techniques

Other responsibilities may include public engagement activities, data management, co-ordinating the activity of another researcher, and providing regular progress reports.



The successful candidate will have a post-graduate degree or equivalent experience/qualification in a health, health/social care research, or social science related subject, have experience in project management, and considerable experience in undertaking and analysing qualitative research. Experience of conducting workshops to develop recommendations jointly 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 and regional/national events.



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.



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.



PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY



Contribute to a national and internationally recognised programme of research, within a framework of health and social care research. Oversee management and implementation of the qualitative components 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. Work with a range of research partners (older people, family members) to co-design data collection and recruitment methods. Conduct qualitative research, which is likely to include interviews with older adults and their family members. 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.