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Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Community Research Assistant - until 31.12.27

The closing date is 13 February 2026

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Job summary

Closing Date: 13.02.2026

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 16.02.2026

Interview expected to take place week commencing 09/03/2026

Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

We are specifically seeking someone who speaks a Central/Eastern European language. Please ensure you explicitly state which of these languages you speak in your application form.

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. We are specifically seeking someone who speaks a Central/Eastern European language.

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.

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

22 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

389-26-7716571

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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

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
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


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

BiBBS Programme Coordinator

Kirsty Crossley

kirsty.crossley@bthft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

22 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

389-26-7716571

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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