Research Midwife - Oxford, United Kingdom - University of Oxford

University of Oxford

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Oxford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated midwife/nurse to join our team and support the portfolio of clinical research.

The successful applicant would support the set-up and delivery of NIHR CRN portfolio studies with support from the Senior Research Midwives.

The Oxford Safer Pregnancy Alliance (OSPREA) research unit is a joint venture between the University of Oxford and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUHFT), based in the Women's Centre of the John Radcliffe Hospital.

It consists of a team of research midwifes, nurses, doctors, scientists and support staff who facilitate translational clinical research in the areas of obstetrics and gynaecology.

OSPREA supports the recruitment to a range of observational and interventional studies/trials, both commercially and non-commercially funded. It is also acts as a vehicle for patient and public involvement.

OSPREA work together with women to lead research into women's health in the areas of reproduction, obstetrics and gynaecology.

We conduct high quality studies that help improve the care of women before pregnancy, and women and their babies during and after pregnancy.

The post holder will work on a caseload of NIHR CRN portfolio research studies and will be responsible for just some of the following key tasks; understand the research protocols for all studies for which the post holder is responsible, identify and screen patients who may be eligible for inclusion in studies, liaise with clinical teams, the PI, and/or CI to successfully deliver studies, provide verbal and written information to patients considering participation and answer their questions (referring to the PI/CI for additional information when required), ensure that all consent and clinical procedures are carried out in strict accordance with the relevant research protocol, including obtaining and processing clinical specimens, ordering test and investigations and administering medication (oral and IV).

Other key responsibilities for this role include recording data accurately, maintaining trial files and maintaining contact participants during trial procedures and follow-up.

The post is offered on a part-time basis (24 hours per week) and is fixed term until 31st March 2024 in the first instance.

Applications for flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.