Job summary
- Main area
- Research
- Grade
- 4
- Contract
- Fixed term: 23 months (FTC)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 389-25-7507086-A
- Employer
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bradford Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
BiBBS ACHIEVE Community Research Assistant
4
Job overview
Closing Date: 03/11/2025
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 04/11/2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 10/11/2025
We are looking for an organised, motivated and enthusiastic Community Research Assistant to take a key role in the the BiBBS ACHIEVE study within the Born in Bradford (BiB) programme (www.borninbradford.nhs.uk).
We welcome applications for a minimum of 15 hours per week up to full time (37.5 hours)
BiBBS ACHIEVE builds upon the Born in Bradford’s Better Start (BiBBS) birth cohort, which has followed over 5000 families living Bradford, since 2016. This new phase aims to enhance our understanding of children’s health, wellbeing, and educational development in middle childhood, capturing how recent systemic shocks, such as the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis, have shaped their lives, and how existing early interventions can be adapted to reduce inequalities. This is an exciting, once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of this unique research programme which really makes a difference to the health and lives of children and families.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as part of the wider BiBBS team to collect data in schools and other community settings. They will work with children and their families. The data collected will contribute towards the understanding and improving the health and wellbeing of families in Bradford, nationally and internationally. The findings from studies will be used to influence policy makers, health professionals and educationalists and help them improve service provision.
You will have experience of working with children and families in a community/health setting and. You will be organised and able to work under your own initiative to meet tight deadlines as well as having an approachable and friendly manner.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Person Specification and Job Description for more details on the role and what skills, knowledge and experience is required.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of working with children and/or families
- Experience of working to tight deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in research
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent administrative skills, including familiarity with email and word processing
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to work without daily supervision
- Interpersonal skills to include: diplomacy and sensitivity, negotiating and influencing, including the ability to say “no”
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to interpret written procedures and record information accurately
- Ability to summarise complex information
- Excellent attention to detail
- Demonstrates the ability to work well with others in a team, including senior staff
- Mature approach to work with a friendly manner
- Flexible approach to work and working practices
Desirable criteria
- Phlebotomy skills
- Able to speak a South Asian or Central/Eastern European language
- Knowledge of child protection
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NNEB/HND/BTEC,GNVQ or equivalent level of education Or other highly relevant experience
- Driving License
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rihab Potrick
- Job title
- Community Research Coordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01274 273936
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