Job summary
Born in Bradford (BiB) is an internationally acclaimed applied research programme which aims to improve health and wellbeing through the development and evaluation of interventions to promote health, and the application of research into practice (www.borninbradford.nhs.uk). We have a vision to promote a healthier, fairer future for children living in deprived areas through a focus on improving environments that can influence health and life chances.
We host three birth cohort studies and a range of applied research programme all aimed at improving health of communities in Bradford and beyond. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated research assistants to help us as required working on our portfolio of applied research.
Projects will include those within the Healthy Places research team.
Our Healthy Places research includes a range of projects aiming to explore relationships between our environment and health. Key projects include BiB Breathes and ATHLETE, both of which are working with schools across the city to measure children's exposure to pollution and develop interventions to reduce exposure.
Main duties of the job
Our Healthy Places research includes a range of projects aiming to explore relationships between our environment and health. Key projects include BiB Breathes and ATHLETE, both of which are working with schools across the city to measure children's exposure to pollution and develop interventions to reduce exposure.
We are looking for Research Assistants to play a key role in these projects and the wider BiB research programme. The postholders will work in the community collecting data, and conducting qualitative research. They will work closely with colleagues from BiB and the University of Bradford, University of York, University of Leeds. They will have experience of working with children and excellent interpersonal skills.
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 see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of working to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of working in research
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB/HND/BTEC or GNVQ Or other highly relevant experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent administrative skills, including familiarity with email and word processing
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to work without daily supervision
- Interpersonal skills to include: diplomacy and sensitivity, negotiating and influencing, including the ability to say "no"
- 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, including senior staff
- Mature approach to work with a friendly manner
- Flexible approach to work and working practices
Desirable
- Able to speak a South Asian or Central/Eastern European language
- Knowledge of child protection
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of working to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of working in research
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB/HND/BTEC or GNVQ Or other highly relevant experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent administrative skills, including familiarity with email and word processing
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to work without daily supervision
- Interpersonal skills to include: diplomacy and sensitivity, negotiating and influencing, including the ability to say "no"
- 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, including senior staff
- Mature approach to work with a friendly manner
- Flexible approach to work and working practices
Desirable
- Able to speak a South Asian or Central/Eastern European language
- Knowledge of child protection
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
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).
