Community Researcher - As & When

Posting date:	24 September 2025
Salary:	£14.06 per hour
Additional salary information:	£14.06 a session
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 October 2025
Location:	Bradford, BD9 6RJ
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	C9389-25-0826

Summary

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Using their lived experience and understanding of what matters to ethnic minority communities in Bradford at the end of life, to inform the study design, conduct, findings and dissemination plans. Work under the direction of the Senior Research Fellow and Principal Investigator at study sites, including community venues, to identify, consent and recruit participants into the study. Arrange and plan their own work on a day-to-day basis within the overall demands and priorities of the project, as agreed with the Senior Research Fellow/Principal Investigator. Organise the times and equipment for study visits. Work independently to arrange and conduct visits with research participants Be responsible for the collection of timely, accurate and complete data from participants: this includes interviews, workshops and observations. Report any anomalies in data to the Senior Research Fellow/Principal Investigator Be responsible for inputting data into the departmental database systems and producing feedback/reports as required. Monitor the quality of data collected and advise where quality is poor Contribute to the development of strategies to maximise response rates to studies Contribute to the development of study materials, including translations (where applicable), standard operating procedures and participant-facing materials. Ensure advice and information is available for relevant study sites. Organise, participate and take notes in meetings with other members of the Project Team and ask for clarification when needed. Attend training sessions as required Liaise with all relevant clinical, community and research staff Be familiar with and adhere to research protocols and standard operating procedures and work within the research governance framework (training will be provided) Work flexibly to accommodate the requirements of the project, where possible. Ensure the smooth running of the research project, maintaining clear and effective communication channels within the project team, study sites and participants Any other tasks commensurate with the grade which may be required from time to time to ensure the effective running of the study Contribute to the Yorkshire Quality and Safety Research teams collaborative and inclusive team culture. Health and Safety/Risk Management The jobholder must comply at all times with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the Trusts Risk Incident Reporting System. Equality and Diversity The jobholder is required to abide by the Trust's policies and procedures and to actively support the Trust's commitment to equality and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. All patients, staffand visitors must be treated equitably, with dignity and respect, taking into account their race, gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexuality, etc. Training and Personal Development Continuous Professional Development The jobholder must take responsibility, in agreement with their line manager, for their own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role. Patient and Public Involvement All staff will be expected to comply with S.242 of the NHS Act 2006. Respect for Patient Confidentiality The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. Environment and Sustainability All employees have a responsibility to promote sustainability and carbon reduction within the Foundation Trust, adhering to our Sustainable Development Strategy and therefore ensuring that all our business is conducted in a sustainable manner Infection Prevention and Control All employees have a personal responsibility to comply with Trust and departmental Infection Prevention and Control policies to protect their own health, the health of patients, visitors and other employees, and to prevent healthcare associated infections. This includes a requirement to maintain a safe, clean and tidy work environment and to complete mandatory Infection Prevention and Control Training as provided by the Foundation Trust. All clinical staff must ensure rigorous and consistent compliance with standard infection control precautions, including hand hygiene, dress code and use of personal protective equipment and other clinical care policies and protocols applicable to infection prevention and control. Employees are required to challenge poor performance or poor practice in relation to infection prevention and report any breaches using relevant Trust procedures such as the Incident reporting system. Safeguarding Children and Adults All employees have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring they undertake the appropriate level of training in accordance with the safeguarding policy training strategy and that they are aware of and work within the safeguarding policies of the Trust 7. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Post holder will be required to work with: Study team Study partners and collaborators, including public partners Yorkshire Quality and Safety Research Collaborative Centre for Co-production and Peer Research Team Participants and stakeholders 8. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS A flexible approach to work is required and the jobholder may be expected to work across multiple settings.