# Community Research Assistant - until 31.12.27 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-research-assistant-until-311227/fb439f6c-0da7-445c-bbe6-7f4e994dcb03 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-research-assistant-until-311227/fb439f6c-0da7-445c-bbe6-7f4e994dcb03.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Bradford - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum - **Contract type:** 19 months (Fixed term until 31st December 2027) - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Job share, 37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week (minimum 18.5 hours per week)) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-22T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-08T10:03:28.181Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Yorkshire/Bradford/Bradford_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Admin/Admin-v8020819 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8020819?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Closing Date:  22.06.26 Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date:  commencing 23.06.26 Interview expected to take place week commencing 29.06.26 We are specifically seeking someone who speaks a Central/Eastern European language. Please ensure you explicitly state which of these languages you speak in your application form. We are looking for an organised, motivated and enthusiastic Community Research Assistant to take a key role in the the BiBBS ACHIEVE study within the Born in Bradford (BiB) programme (www.borninbradford.nhs.uk). BiBBS ACHIEVE builds upon the Born in Bradford’s Better Start (BiBBS) birth cohort, which has followed over 5000 families living Bradford, since 2016. This new phase aims to enhance our understanding of children’s health, wellbeing, and educational development in middle childhood, capturing how recent systemic shocks, such as the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis, have shaped their lives, and how existing early interventions can be adapted to reduce inequalities. 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 and families. ### Main duties of the job The successful candidate will work as part of the wider BiBBS team to collect data in schools and other community settings. They will work with children 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. You will have experience of working with children and families in a community/health setting and. You will be organised and able to work under your own initiative to meet tight deadlines as well as having an approachable and friendly manner. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will play a key role in the recruitment and data collection of the BiBBS ACHIEVE study and new studies within the Born in Bradford Programme. Please see person specification and job description for more details ## Job Details Closing Date: 22.06.26 Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 23.06.26 Interview expected to take place week commencing 29.06.26 We are specifically seeking someone who speaks a Central/Eastern European language. Please ensure you explicitly state which of these languages you speak in your application form. We are looking for an organised, motivated and enthusiastic Community Research Assistant to take a key role in the the BiBBS ACHIEVE study within the Born in Bradford (BiB) programme (www.borninbradford.nhs.uk). BiBBS ACHIEVE builds upon the Born in Bradford’s Better Start (BiBBS) birth cohort, which has followed over 5000 families living Bradford, since 2016. This new phase aims to enhance our understanding of children’s health, wellbeing, and educational development in middle childhood, capturing how recent systemic shocks, such as the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis, have shaped their lives, and how existing early interventions can be adapted to reduce inequalities. 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 and families. ## Job Description The successful candidate will work as part of the wider BiBBS team to collect data in schools and other community settings. They will work with children 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. You will have experience of working with children and families in a community/health setting and. You will be organised and able to work under your own initiative to meet tight deadlines as well as having an approachable and friendly manner. ## Responsibilities The post holder will play a key role in the recruitment and data collection of the BiBBS ACHIEVE study and new studies within the Born in Bradford Programme. Please see person specification and job description for more details ## Person Specification ### other **Essential** - Current driving licence and access to a vehicle ### 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 - Able to speak a Central/Eastern European language **Desirable** - Phlebotomy skills - Knowledge of child protection ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a community setting - Experience of working with children and/or families - Experience of working to tight deadlines **Desirable** - Experience of working in research ### Qualifications **Essential** - NNEB/HND/BTEC,GNVQ or equivalent level of education Or other highly relevant experience ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 448.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10307454) - [ps (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10307455) - [useful links (pdf, 110.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2589) - [candidate pack (pdf, 22.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2803) - [people strategy (pdf, 640.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2592) - [voluntary living wage guidance (pdf, 65.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2595) - [guidance for applicants including values (pdf, 246.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2591) - [policy statement on recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 94.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2593) - [code of practice for disclosure and barring service (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2590) - [policy statement on the secure handling off disclosure information (pdf, 67.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2594) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.