Job summary
22.5 HPW (7.30 AM - 12.00 PM 5 DAYS A WEEK WITH ONE SATURDAY EVERY MONTH)
FIXED TERM TILL 31.07.24
Brief Description of the Role:
We are looking for AN organised, motivated and enthusiastic Perinatal Project Administrator to take a key role in the recruitment of pregnant women into numerous projects being delivered by Better Start Bradford. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of an initiative which will have real impact on improving the life chances of families within Bradford. Better Start Bradford (BSB), a community partnership led by Bradford Trident, has been awarded £49 million from the Big Lottery Fund to help parents give their children the best start in life. Over ten years, a portfolio of evidence based projects will engage with approximately 20,000 potential beneficiaries, to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of the children, their communication and language skills and their diet and nutrition.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based within Born in Bradford's Better Start (BiBBS) Community Research team and will facilitate and co-ordinate the identification and recruitment of pregnant women living in the Better Start Bradford area into perinatal projects aimed at improving outcomes for them and their families. You will contact pregnant women to provide information that supports informed choice and personalised care and gain consent to share data with project staff. You will also work within the BiBBS team to recruit families into the BiBBS birth cohort study. The role will involve working closely with a wide range of community based practitioners and key partners including Better Start Bradford, BTHFT maternity services, Health Visiting and Family Hubs.
The post holder will have strong communication and organisational skills and experience of dealing with pregnant women and/or young families in a community/health setting. You will be computer literate 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 July 2024 initially.
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.
Closing Date: 10.09.23 (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
- Previous relevant experience of working with pregnant women or young families
- Experience of working to tight deadlines
- Demonstrates past experience of team working
Desirable
- Experience of working across inter-professional or multidisciplinary teams and different organisations
- Previous experience of working in maternity or childcare services
Skills
Essential
- Be able to manage and prioritise own workload effectively on a day to day basis
- Strong organisational skills
- Able to maintain complete and accurate records systems
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to use motivational skills to influence and engage with people
- Able to deal with unexpected problems and use initiative to solve these
- Ability to suggest improvements in working practice.
Desirable
- Able to speak a South Asian or Central/Eastern European language
- Knowledge of Cerner Medway or other data system
Knowledge
Essential
- Competent level of computer literacy
- Understanding of the Data Protection Act 1998
- Knowledge of the NHS
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Voluntary and community sector
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB * CACHE Level 3 * BTEC Level 3 or GNVQ Level 3 in Childcare or health and social care related subject * Or equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant experience of working with pregnant women or young families
- Experience of working to tight deadlines
- Demonstrates past experience of team working
Desirable
- Experience of working across inter-professional or multidisciplinary teams and different organisations
- Previous experience of working in maternity or childcare services
Skills
Essential
- Be able to manage and prioritise own workload effectively on a day to day basis
- Strong organisational skills
- Able to maintain complete and accurate records systems
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to use motivational skills to influence and engage with people
- Able to deal with unexpected problems and use initiative to solve these
- Ability to suggest improvements in working practice.
Desirable
- Able to speak a South Asian or Central/Eastern European language
- Knowledge of Cerner Medway or other data system
Knowledge
Essential
- Competent level of computer literacy
- Understanding of the Data Protection Act 1998
- Knowledge of the NHS
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Voluntary and community sector
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB * CACHE Level 3 * BTEC Level 3 or GNVQ Level 3 in Childcare or health and social care related subject * Or equivalent
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
