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Salary for this role£28,392 – £31,157 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
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Role description
Job summary
Closing Date: 10.11.26
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 11.11.26
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 16.11.26
We are looking for organised, motivated and enthusiastic community research assistants to join our School based team. This is an exciting, once in a life time opportunity to be part of this unique research programme which really makes a difference to the health and lives of children and families. The successful candidate will work on the Age of Wonder Study which is part of the Born in Bradford research studies; they will be collecting data mainly in Schools and other community settings.
Main duties of the job
They will work with children, young people and their families. The data collected will contribute towards the understanding and improving the health and wellbeing of families in Bradford, nationally and internationally. The findings from studies will be used to influence policy makers, health professionals and educationalists and help them improve service provision.
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
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year
per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
389-26-8336458-A
Job locations
Bradford Royal Infirmary
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be involved in all aspects of the day to day running of the Age of Wonder study. The daily duties include approaching, recruiting and consenting participants children, young people and their families) mainly in schools and possibly in other community settings, arranging and undertaking home visits; collecting data by conducting semi structured interviews; obtaining growth and health related measurements from participants . The community research will also be responsible for taking blood samples from children and young people as part of the data collection process. This is a required part of the study; full training or refresher training will be provided.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience of relevant working in a community setting
Experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
Experience of working in research
Experience of working with children and young people in schools or in their homes
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
Other Requirements
Essential
Able to work on Saturdays as needed as part of a rota based system
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.