Job summary Closing Date: 3 November 2024 (this may change dependent on response) Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 4 November 2024 - Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 18 November 2024 Our Yorkshire Quality and Safety Research (YQSR) group are excited to recruit Flexible Researchers to join our team on an as-and-when basis to help develop and deliver innovative research. This supportive role will primarily work on interesting research programmes within the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Yorkshire and Humber Patient Safety Research Collaboration (YHPSRC) and the Yorkshire and Humber Applied Research Collaboration (YHARC). You will work with researchers to undertake research activities such as conduct literature reviews, engage with research participants, research analysis or writing. This is a great development opportunity, which can lead to PhD studentships or other research roles. Main duties of the job Work with colleagues to implement ongoing research projects in the YQSR Research Group in line with research governance and data protection guidance; Assist with data collection and follow-up of research participants; Assist in qualitative and quantitative data analysis; Complete administrative tasks; Organise own workload in order to prioritise and support the work of researchers in the YQSR Research Group. 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. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Zero hours contract within the NHS AfC band 5 salary scale Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 389-24-6699016 Job locations Bradford Royal Infirmary Duckworth Lane Bradford BD9 6RJ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of time management and working flexibly Experience of working to meet deadlines Desirable Experience of working in applied health research Experience of undertaking literature reviews Skills Essential Good organisational skills Awareness and understanding of research processes An ability to problem solve Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with complex / sensitive situations Able to work autonomously Able to work in a team Desirable Qualitative and/or quantitative analysis skills Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality IT Skills including use of Microsoft Office Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies Desirable Understanding of ethics application procedures Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of time management and working flexibly Experience of working to meet deadlines Desirable Experience of working in applied health research Experience of undertaking literature reviews Skills Essential Good organisational skills Awareness and understanding of research processes An ability to problem solve Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with complex / sensitive situations Able to work autonomously Able to work in a team Desirable Qualitative and/or quantitative analysis skills Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality IT Skills including use of Microsoft Office Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies Desirable Understanding of ethics application procedures 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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)