About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 22.06.26
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 23.06.26 - 29.06.26
Interview expected to take place 10.07.26
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).
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.
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 description Job responsibilities
The post holder will play a key role in the recruitment and data collection of the BiBBS ACHIEVE study and new studies within the Born in Bradford Programme.
Please see person specification and job description for more details
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a community setting Experience of working with children and/or families Experience of working to tight deadlines
Desirable
Experience of working in research
Skills Essential
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 Able to speak a Central/Eastern European language
Desirable
Phlebotomy skills Knowledge of child protection
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications Essential
NNEB/HND/BTEC,GNVQ or equivalent level of education Or other highly relevant experience
other Essential
Current driving licence and access to a vehicle
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.
Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Royal Infirmary
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)