Job summary
FIXED TERM TILL 31.07.24
Minimum 15 hours per week up to 37.5 hours per week, 2 full time equivalent posts available,
Brief Description of the Role:
We are looking for 2 organised, motivated and enthusiastic Community Research Assistants to join our maternity and community based team, taking a key role in the promotion and recruitment of Born in Bradford research studies in pregnancy and the early years. The maternity and community based team host a range of studies, including the Born in Bradford's Better Start (BiBBS) birth cohort study, and a randomised control trial of an intervention designed to help new mums manage their weight (Supporting MumS) (https://borninbradford.nhs.uk/what-we-do/pregnancy-early-years/).
The post holder will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of day to day running of the studies, including recruiting families by working alongside the antenatal clinic at Bradford Royal Infirmary, arranging and undertaking interviews at families' homes and by phone; and collecting data and samples.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will play a key role in the engagement of families with our studies. The post holder will need to have experience of working in a community or healthcare setting, be organised and able to work under your own initiative to meet tight deadlines, as well as having an approachable and friendly manner. The post is fixed term until end of July 2024.
For informal enquires please contact Kirsty Crossley, Programme Coordinator [Email: kirsty.crossley@bthft.nhs.uk 01274 383936
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.
Closing Date: 18.08.23 (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 of relevant working in a community or health setting
- Experience of working under pressure or to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of working in research
- Experience of working with people in their home
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 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
Desirable
- Phlebotomy skills, or willingness to undertake training in this.
- 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 of relevant working in a community or health setting
- Experience of working under pressure or to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of working in research
- Experience of working with people in their home
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 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
Desirable
- Phlebotomy skills, or willingness to undertake training in this.
- 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).
