Job summary
Closing date: Sunday 5th April 2026.
Shortlisting to take place: 7th April 2026.
Interviews to take place: 14th April 2026.
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).
Primarily based in the AoW team the successful candidates will work across other Born in Bradford (BiB) research studies collecting data in schools, clinics and community settings.
This is an exciting, once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of this unique research programme which really makes a difference to the health and lives of children young people and families. Our findings from all studies will be used to influence policy makers, health professionals and educationalists and help them improve service provision.
Main duties of the job
All the data we collect contributes to the understanding and improvement of the health and wellbeing of people in Bradford.
Training will be provided to carry out measures in schools/ clinics and community settings and all the recruitment measures needed to support the other BIB studies.
The post holder(s) will play a key role in the recruitment and data collection of on-going and new studies within the Born in Bradford Programme. You will be organised and able to work under your own initiative to meet tight deadlines as well as having an approachable, friendly and polite manner.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further information on the role.
Travel between sites and to schools will be required, Therefore the ability to travel between sites is essential. Reasonable adjustments will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further information on the role.
Travel between sites and to schools will be required, Therefore the ability to travel between sites is essential. Reasonable adjustments will be considered.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of relevant working in a community setting
- Experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and young people in schools or in their homes
- Experience of working in research
Skills
Essential
- Excellent administrative and IT skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- 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 Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB/HND/BTEC,GNVQ level 3 or equivalent level of education Or other highly relevant experience
Values
Essential
- We are one team
- We care
- We value people
Other
Essential
- Able to work on Saturdays as needed as part of a rota based system
- Ability to travel to various sites as needed. Reasonable adjustments will be made.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of relevant working in a community setting
- Experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and young people in schools or in their homes
- Experience of working in research
Skills
Essential
- Excellent administrative and IT skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- 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 Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB/HND/BTEC,GNVQ level 3 or equivalent level of education Or other highly relevant experience
Values
Essential
- We are one team
- We care
- We value people
Other
Essential
- Able to work on Saturdays as needed as part of a rota based system
- Ability to travel to various sites as needed. Reasonable adjustments will be made.
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.
