Ageing Researcher

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised and motivated individual Ageing Researcher. The post holder will be contributing to our large research portfolio in ageing and stroke research. Initially the post holder will be working on the Wellbeing in Later Life in Bradford (WeLL-Bradford) Study, a novel longitudinal cohort study gathering detailed information on the health and well-being of older people living in Bradford and caregivers they live with. The post holder will be involved in other studies depending on the demands of the research programmes.
Deadline: 26/01/2025

NHS AfC: Band 6

1FTE (37.5 hours per week), part-time can be considered – fixed term contract until 31/07/28 in the first instance.

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised and motivated individual Ageing Researcher.

The post holder will be contributing to our large research portfolio in ageing and stroke research. Initially the post holder will be working on the Wellbeing in Later Life in Bradford (WeLL-Bradford) Study, a novel longitudinal cohort study gathering detailed information on the health and well-being of older people living in Bradford and caregivers they live with. The post holder will be involved in other studies depending on the demands of the research programmes.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in the implementation of funded research projects focused on older people. The role will involve supporting study setup, recruiting eligible subjects (primarily older people), consenting, data collection and completion of case report forms for the research studies. Frequent travel to participant homes, and potentially travel to other sites in the Yorkshire region will be required.

The successful applicant will hold a degree in a health-related subject or equivalent experience and have experience working on randomised trials/ research cohort studies. Experience of working with older people and their carers in a health, social care or research context is essential. Applications are encouraged from multilingual speakers.

For more information, please contact Dr Lesley Brown (Lesley.Brown@bthft.nhs.uk; Tel: 01274 38 3906).

Deadline for applications: Sunday, 26 Jan 2025