Job summary
PLEASE NOTE PHLEBOTOMY SKILLS ARE ESSENTIAL
Up to full time hours available - fixed term till 31.07.25
Brief Description of the Role:
Born in Bradford (www.borninbradford.nhs.uk) are looking for organised, motivated and enthusiastic community research assistants to join our team BiB Age of Wonder (AoW). 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 candidates will work across other Born in Bradford research studies collecting data if needed in clinics and other community settings.
The data collected across AoW will contribute towards the understanding and improving the health and wellbeing of young people in Bradford, nationally and internationally. Training will be provided to carry out measures in schools.
Main duties of the job
The findings from all studies will be used to influence policy makers, health professionals and educationalists and help them improve service provision.
The post holders will play a key role in the recruitment and data collection of on-going and new studies within the Born in Bradford Programme. The post holders will be organised and able to work under their own initiative to meet tight deadlines as well as having an approachable, friendly and polite manner.
For further information contact Laura Lennon, Lead School Research Nurse: 01274 364474 laura.lennon@bthft.nhs.uk
Or Theresa Walsh: Community Research Co-ordinator 01274 364474
Theresa.walsh@bthft.nhs.uk
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.
Closing Date: 04.08.23 (This date may change dependent on the response)
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Phlebotomy skills
- Experience of relevant working in a community setting
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Experience of working under pressure or to tight deadlines
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
- Able to be self-motivated and work without close supervision in an office and independently in schools and the community
- 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 local, Trust and NHS processes and protocols
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB/HND/BTEC,GNVQ level 3 or equivalent level of education Or other highly relevant experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Phlebotomy skills
- Experience of relevant working in a community setting
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Experience of working under pressure or to tight deadlines
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
- Able to be self-motivated and work without close supervision in an office and independently in schools and the community
- 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 local, Trust and NHS processes and protocols
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB/HND/BTEC,GNVQ level 3 or equivalent level of education Or other highly relevant experience
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
