Community Research Assistant - 12 months

Job description

Job summary

Closing Date: 10.11.26

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 11.11.26

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 16.11.26

We are looking for organised, motivated and enthusiastic community research assistants to join our School based team. This is an exciting, once in a life time opportunity to be part of this unique research programme which really makes a difference to the health and lives of children and families. The successful candidate will work on the Age of Wonder Study which is part of the Born in Bradford research studies; they will be collecting data mainly in Schools and other community settings.

Main duties of the job

They will work with children, young people 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.

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 be involved in all aspects of the day to day running of the Age of Wonder study. The daily duties include approaching, recruiting and consenting participants children, young people and their families) mainly in schools and possibly in other community settings, arranging and undertaking home visits; collecting data by conducting semi structured interviews; obtaining growth and health related measurements from participants . The community research will also be responsible for taking blood samples from children and young people as part of the data collection process. This is a required part of the study; full training or refresher training will be provided.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post holder will be involved in all aspects of the day to day running of the Age of Wonder study. The daily duties include approaching, recruiting and consenting participants children, young people and their families) mainly in schools and possibly in other community settings, arranging and undertaking home visits; collecting data by conducting semi structured interviews; obtaining growth and health related measurements from participants . The community research will also be responsible for taking blood samples from children and young people as part of the data collection process. This is a required part of the study; full training or refresher training will be provided.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of relevant working in a community setting
• Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Experience of working in research
• Experience of working with children and young people in schools or in their homes

Skills

Essential

• Excellent administrative and IT skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills to include: diplomacy and sensitivity, negotiating and influencing
• 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
• Mature approach to work with a friendly manner
• Flexible approach to work and working practices to meet the requirements of the project
• Phlebotomy skills, or willingness to undertake training in this. (Training to be completed within 3 months)

Desirable

• Able to speak a South Asian, Central/Eastern European, or other relevant language spoken in the Bradford community
• Knowledge of safeguarding

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

• NNEB/HND/BTEC,GNVQ level 3 or equivalent level of education Or other highly relevant experience

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to work on Saturdays as needed as part of a rota based system

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Experience of relevant working in a community setting
• Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Experience of working in research
• Experience of working with children and young people in schools or in their homes

Skills

Essential

• Excellent administrative and IT skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills to include: diplomacy and sensitivity, negotiating and influencing
• 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
• Mature approach to work with a friendly manner
• Flexible approach to work and working practices to meet the requirements of the project
• Phlebotomy skills, or willingness to undertake training in this. (Training to be completed within 3 months)

Desirable

• Able to speak a South Asian, Central/Eastern European, or other relevant language spoken in the Bradford community
• Knowledge of safeguarding

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

• NNEB/HND/BTEC,GNVQ level 3 or equivalent level of education Or other highly relevant experience

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to work on Saturdays as needed as part of a rota based system

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

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