PERSON SPECIFICATION

Post Title: Peer Research Assistant

Band: 2 (fixed term 12-month contract)

Location: Bradford Institute of Health Research

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust positively welcomes applications from
Disabled People and will make reasonable adjustments to posts in compliance with the Equality
Act 2010

E or D indicates whether a selection criterion is ‘Essential’ to the job role or ‘Desirable’.

As a minimum a candidate must meet the essential criteria for the post to be recruited.
Experience How Identified
E/D
Experience of working with people at all levels in an organisation Application form and D
interview
Experience of data collection and data entry Application form and D
interview
Experience of working with children and families Application form and D
interview
Experience of using data capture software Application form and D
interview
Demonstrates past experience of team working and group work Application form E

Skills How Identified E/D

Includes; Analytical & judgemental Skills, Communication &
Relationship Skills, Physical Skills,
Excellent administrative skills including familiarity with email, word- Application form and E
processing and databases interview
Good oral and written communication skills Application form and E
interview

Able to work without daily supervision Application form and E

interview
Interpersonal skills to include diplomacy, sensitivity Application form and E
interview
Excellent organisational skills Application form and E
interview
Ability to interpret written procedures and record information Application form and E
accurately interview
Ability to work in a team and with senior staff Application form and E
 interview
Flexible approach to work and working practices Application form and E
interview
Ability to work to frequent tight deadlines Application form and E
interview
A willingness to undergo personal development and learn new skills Interview E

Knowledge How Identified E/D

Includes; Knowledge &Training
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Interview E
Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects Interview E
patients, visitors and staff
Basic knowledge of research in the NHS Interview D
Understanding of the Born in Bradford study Interview D

Qualifications - In most cases (where indicated *) demonstration of How Identified

equivalent qualification, skills or experience is an acceptable E/D
alternative.
Educated to a minimum of GSCE level (or equivalent) including Application form/ E
English and Maths, showing good literacy and numeracy skills Certificates

Values and Behaviours (some of these standard core values may How Identified
be demonstrated in meeting other criteria cited on this person E/D
specification)
We are one team Application form/ E
Interview/ Test
 We trust each other and work together
 We talk clearly and honestly
 We make every penny count
 We get better all the time
We care Application form/ E
Interview/ Test
 We are kind and compassionate
 We take ownership and keep our word
 We are passionate, proud and committed
 We say thank you
We value people Application form/ E
Interview/ Test
 We respect each other and our patients
 We embrace difference
 We support each other
 We say when we have done well and learn from mistakes

Other Requirements: How Identified E/D

Includes; Working Conditions
Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with Occupational Health E
reasonable adjustments, if necessary). Including clearance on Paper Screening,
blood borne viruses, in compliance with Trust Policy. followed by an
Immunisation
Assessment in the
first week of work
A criminal record check satisfactory to the organisation Disclosure and E
 Barring Service check
Current UK Driving Licence (reasonable Interview D
adjustments will be considered) and access to own transport