Flexible Researcher (Bank Contract)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Flexible working
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This role involves assisting in the development and implementation of research projects on an as-needed basis within the Yorkshire Quality and Safety Research (YQSR) Group. You will support ongoing research, assist with data collection and analysis, and contribute to the dissemination of findings. The position is based in the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Yorkshire and Humber Patient Safety Research Collaboration (YHPSRC). You will join a caring and motivated team committed to delivering inclusive research that makes healthcare safer for all.
Essential criteria
- Experience of time management and working flexibly
- Experience of working to meet deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in applied health research
- Experience of undertaking literature reviews
- Experience of working in NHS environment
- 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
- Qualitative and/or quantitative analysis skills
- Content development for social media content
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- IT Skills including use of Microsoft Office
- Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
- Understanding of ethics application procedures
- Understanding of NHS work environment
- First degree or health professional qualification\*
- Masters\* or equivalent in a social science or a health-related subject.
- Values
- We are one team
- We care
- We value people
- Experience of time management and working flexibly
- Experience of working to meet deadlines
- Experience of working in applied health research
- Experience of undertaking literature reviews
- Experience of working in NHS environment
- 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
- Qualitative and/or quantitative analysis skills
- Content development for social media content
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- IT Skills including use of Microsoft Office
- Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
- Understanding of ethics application procedures
- Understanding of NHS work environment
- First degree or health professional qualification\*
- Masters\* or equivalent in a social science or a health-related subject.
- Values
- We are one team
- We care
- We value people
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
Closing date: 16.09.2026
Shortlisting to take place: 17.09.2026
Interviews to commence: 05.10.2026 (May Change)
_Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role_.
Your important role will involve a range of duties as required to assist in the development and implementation of research projects on an as and when basis. This supportive role is based in the Yorkshire Quality and Research Research (YQSR) Group and will involve working on exciting programmes of work within the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Yorkshire and Humber Patient Safety Research Collaboration (YHPSRC).
You will join a caring and motivated team committed to delivering inclusive research that makes healthcare safer for all. To achieve this, we are actively working together towards improving equity within our research community and our projects.
We actively encourage applicants from a broad range of backgrounds. We will support your career development. We have strong links with universities and research centres nationally and internationally and there will be opportunities for training and seminars.
This is an exciting time to join our diverse team, with the opportunity to be involved in current research projects. It is an great opportunity for someone who is an effective communica
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