Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated paramedic or nurse to join the SCAS Research team. We need you to fulfil your passion for research by engaging patients and public in SCAS-approved studies. You will implement research protocols by responding to emergency calls on a Rapid Response Vehicle and offering research opportunities where appropriate. Additionally, you will contribute to the delivery of studies at community events, such as at schools. Acting as a research advocate, you will enthuse and engage your frontline colleagues, inspiring them to take part in our studies. Your high standard of record-keeping will contribute to SCAS’ national reputation for collecting high quality data. We are keen to hear from you if you are eager to make a meaningful impact to emergency and urgent care through innovative research. This is a permanent opportunity with a maximum 0.8 WTE availability. The right candidate could be based at Oxford city, Kidlington or Didcot. Advert · To deliver specialist programmes of care to patients involved in research projects. · To provide specialist advice and liaison to patients and their families associated with research projects. · To ensure achievement of milestones of project deliverables including, but not limited to, study set-up, governance, data collection, data collation and reporting. · To work closely with the research team and collaborating institutions to ensure study activities are carried out with a co-ordinated approach. · To act as research advocate and point of contact for staff, promoting the concept of evidence-based out-of-hospital care. To support the development of research capacity and capability within the Trust. Working for our organisation Benefits we offer: Full training and a range of courses which you can book locally. Holiday entitlement of 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service, plus an additional 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time). Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme. Access to continual professional development within SCAS and the wider NHS. Occupational Health support and direct access to our Employee Assistance Programme as well as our own Health and Wellbeing Team. NHS Discounts in over 200 stores saving money on holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants, clothing and much more. Ability to join our staff networking groups (as a member, ally or just for interest). Corporate Induction It’s really important for us to ensure you have the best onboarding experience which allows you to feel a sense of belonging from the start. To help with this, we will book your Corporate Induction as soon as we possibly can (depending on availability). All new starters need to attend our *Corporate Induction in person, this is held over one and half days from our educational centres based in: Newbury (Berkshire), Bicester (Oxfordshire) or Whiteley (Hampshire). More specific details will be sent to you once your start date has been confirmed. *Please note – depending on your role additional training may be required following on from your corporate induction. Detailed job description and main responsibilities 1. To be responsible for the delivery to research study participants the pathway/programme of care related to the research programme. This will include using specialist therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, providing clinical technical advice to the Trust and the research team and providing advice to paramedics and nurses in relation to the care of these patients. 2. To provide advice to patients during the research programme of care follow up period. 3. To be the main point of contact providing technical information and support to the families of patients engaged in the research. 4. To facilitate project deliverables including study set up, governance, data collection, data collation and reporting. 5. Ensure coordination of study activities with institutions and individuals collaborating on, or participating in, the delegated research project. 6. Undertake clinical research training sessions, promote evidence based practice and supervise other Trust clinicians involved in clinical research activity. 7. Collaborate with other Trust departments to develop projects that address the research priorities of the Trust and support the Trust with participation in local and national research campaigns. Participate in clinical audit. We understand that some applicants may choose to use AI tools to assist with completing their application. While this is not against our guidelines, it’s important that your application remains an accurate and honest reflection of your own skills, experience, and achievements. Please ensure that any content generated or supported by AI truly represents you and your capabilities, as this will form the basis of our assessment throughout the recruitment process. We actively welcome job applications from candidates who have a disability or who are members of the BAME, LGBTQ and Armed Forces community (including: Reservists, Veterans, Spouses and Cadets). Here at SCAS we are proud to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. Applicants who have a disability or are members of the armed forces community who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for their post of interest will be invited for an interview and/or assessment (where applicable). Please be assured that any requests for reasonable adjustments will not negatively affect your application. As well as standard NHS benefits like generous holiday entitlement and an excellent pension scheme, we offer lots of extras for our staff. You can find out more information here – scasjobs.co.uk/benefits