Flexible Researcher (Bank Contract)

Job description

Job summary

Closing date: 16.09.2026

Shortlisting to take place: 17.09.2026

Interviews to commence: 05.10.2026 (May Change)

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

Your important role will involve a range of duties as required to assist in the development and implementation of research projects on an as and when basis. This supportive role is based in the Yorkshire Quality and Research Research (YQSR) Group and will involve working on exciting programmes of work within the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Yorkshire and Humber Patient Safety Research Collaboration (YHPSRC).

You will join a caring and motivated team committed to delivering inclusive research that makes healthcare safer for all. To achieve this, we are actively working together towards improving equity within our research community and our projects.

We actively encourage applicants from a broad range of backgrounds. We will support your career development. We have strong links with universities and research centres nationally and internationally and there will be opportunities for training and seminars.

This is an exciting time to join our diverse team, with the opportunity to be involved in current research projects. It is an great opportunity for someone who is an effective communicator, who can contribute to patient safety research.

Main duties of the job

• Work closely with colleagues to support ongoing research projects in the YQSR Research Group in line with research governance and data protection guidance;
• Assist with data collection and follow-up of research participants;
• Assist in qualitative and quantitative data analysis;
• Other responsibilities will include supporting literature searching, completing relevant administrative tasks, supporting the dissemination of the findings in different formats, including but not limited to publications, presentations, blogs, infographics, website content, brief reports;
• Receive appropriate support and guidance in organising and prioritising their workload across research activities and projects.
• General support will be available from the YQSR research support office. For specific projects, each flexible researcher will be supported by a designated researcher.

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

For further information on this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of time management and working flexibly
• Experience of working to meet deadlines

Desirable

• Experience of working in applied health research
• Experience of undertaking literature reviews
• Experience of working in NHS environment

Skills

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Awareness and understanding of research processes
• An ability to problem solve
• Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with complex / sensitive situations
• Able to work autonomously
• Able to work in a team

Desirable

• Qualitative and/or quantitative analysis skills
• Content development for social media content

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• IT Skills including use of Microsoft Office
• Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies

Desirable

• Understanding of ethics application procedures
• Understanding of NHS work environment

Qualifications

Essential

• First degree or health professional qualification*

Desirable

• Masters* or equivalent in a social science or a health-related subject.

Values

Essential

• We are one team
• We care
• We value people

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Experience of time management and working flexibly
• Experience of working to meet deadlines

Desirable

• Experience of working in applied health research
• Experience of undertaking literature reviews
• Experience of working in NHS environment

Skills

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Awareness and understanding of research processes
• An ability to problem solve
• Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with complex / sensitive situations
• Able to work autonomously
• Able to work in a team

Desirable

• Qualitative and/or quantitative analysis skills
• Content development for social media content

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• IT Skills including use of Microsoft Office
• Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies

Desirable

• Understanding of ethics application procedures
• Understanding of NHS work environment

Qualifications

Essential

• First degree or health professional qualification*

Desirable

• Masters* or equivalent in a social science or a health-related subject.

Values

Essential

• We are one team
• We care
• We value people

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 Institute for Health Research

Temple Bank House

Bradford

BD9 4LR

United Kingdom

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