Community Research Assistant - 12 months

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Research Assistant for a 12-month contract to support the Age of Wonder study across Bradford schools and community settings. The role involves recruiting participants and collecting data to help improve child health and well-being.

The successful candidate will work with the Born in Bradford research studies, coordinating with families, schools and health professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in a community setting.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Experience in research data collection.
• Phlebotomy training to be completed within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and consent participants, mainly in schools and community settings.
• Conduct semi-structured interviews and collect data.
• Take growth and health-related measurements where required.
• Assist with blood sample collection as part of the data collection process.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Phlebotomy training

Education

NNEB/HND/BTEC, GNVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Main area Administration Grade 4 Contract 12 months (Fixed term 12 months) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (minimum 30 hours per week) Job ref 389-26-8336458-A

Employer Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bradford Royal Infirmary Town Bradford Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2026 23:59

Community Research Assistant - 12 months

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Job overview

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.

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 are one team

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

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

• Experience of relevant working in a community setting
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Experience of working in research
• Experience of working with children and young people in schools or in their homes

Skills

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

Knowledge

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

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

Other Requirements

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.