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Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Research Assistant - FTC 18 months

The closing date is 13 April 2026

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Job summary

Closing Date: 13.04.26 (this may change dependent on response).

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 14.04.26

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 20.04.26

Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Born in Bradford is an internationally recognised research programme that promotes a healthier future for young people. We have a new project called "The IRL Trial", which will be a large high-quality scientific trial that tests if reductions in social media can reduce anxiety among teenagers, and affect other outcomes such as sleep, bullying, and time spent with friends and family. Some more information about the trial is available online:https://borninbradford.nhs.uk/what-we-do/studies/the-irl-trial/.

This will be the world's first big trial examining the effects of social media on the mental health of teenagers, and has attracted substantial interest from the public, media, and government. We are looking for research assistants to help deliver this research.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for organised, motivated, and enthusiastic research assistants to work on all aspects of the trial. Research assistants must enjoy talking to teenagers and be able to explain the research to groups of teenagers in a school setting. The job with involve liaising with schools, organising sessions at schools where we enrol students into the research and collect data, delivering research sessions with groups of teenagers, and managing study documentation such as consent forms. There may also be opportunities to work on other research projects underway at Born In Bradford.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

  • We value people
  • We are one team
  • We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

389-26-7872580

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

See person specification and job description for more details.

The post is on a fixed term contract for 18 months, and will based across research sites in Bradford, including Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Royal Infirmary, with travel to schools in the local area. Part time working will be considered, with a minimum of 3.5 days per week

Job description

Job responsibilities

See person specification and job description for more details.

The post is on a fixed term contract for 18 months, and will based across research sites in Bradford, including Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Royal Infirmary, with travel to schools in the local area. Part time working will be considered, with a minimum of 3.5 days per week

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with young people

Desirable

  • Experience of working in applied health research
  • Experience of conducting project management in a research project
  • Experience of collecting data via questionnaires

Skills

Essential

  • Awareness and understanding of research processes

Desirable

  • Able to speak a South Asian or Central/Eastern European language

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
  • Familiar with word processing and other software in Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Understanding of quantitative research methodologies
  • Understanding of coproduction and patient and public involvement

Qualifications

Essential

  • First degree Psychology or related discipline, or health professional qualification*

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Flexible attitude to work
  • Understanding of data protection and the need for confidentiality
  • Current driving licence and access to a vehicle
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with young people

Desirable

  • Experience of working in applied health research
  • Experience of conducting project management in a research project
  • Experience of collecting data via questionnaires

Skills

Essential

  • Awareness and understanding of research processes

Desirable

  • Able to speak a South Asian or Central/Eastern European language

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
  • Familiar with word processing and other software in Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Understanding of quantitative research methodologies
  • Understanding of coproduction and patient and public involvement

Qualifications

Essential

  • First degree Psychology or related discipline, or health professional qualification*

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Flexible attitude to work
  • Understanding of data protection and the need for confidentiality
  • Current driving licence and access to a vehicle

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

IRL Trial Manager

John Pickavance

john.pickavance@bthft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

389-26-7872580

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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