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.   

Main duties of the job

·       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.