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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
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.
8. Participate in clinical audit.
Corporate Induction
All new starters need to attend our Corporate Induction in person. This is held over one and a 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. Depending on your role, additional training may be required following on from your corporate induction.
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).
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Apr 2026.
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