Research Midwife (Secondment)

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We are looking for a qualified Midwife to undertake a one day a week secondment at the NIHR Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (OHCRF). This secondment will focus on supporting a clinical research study in women with post-partum depression. This trial is supported by the NIHR and is a collaboration between industry and the NHS.

The secondment is available to Oxford Health or Oxford University Hospitals staff working in research or clinical roles. This development opportunity is open to Band 7 staff, with pay at existing banding. Responsibilities and support will be tailored accordingly, to the one day a week role.

 The secondment is currently planned to run until June 2024, so will be appropriate for staff members who could start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will work closely with the existing OHCRF team and study Principal Investigator. They will help with the assessment, screening, and care of potential participants throughout the study. They will also have an opportunity to learn more about clinical research and mental and cognitive health.

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to hear more about the role, please contact [email protected].

Formal applicants will need their line manager’s support.

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Some of the main duties of the role are listed below:

• You will provide holistic patient and participant care within a variety of settings, from assessment of presenting condition through to diagnosis, initial treatment, and discharge, including the administration of medication within agreed clinical guidelines and protocols.
• The post holder may share responsibility for assessing the feasibility, capability, and capacity of new commercial and non-commercial clinical trials under consideration at the OHCRF and across the wider Research Delivery Teams (RDTs).
• Be aware of meeting national targets and work with the directorate and stakeholders to achieve these.
• Act as a resource for the non-medical team within the Research department, directorate, the Trust and the wider health community as required.
• To always act in a professional manner. in accordance with professional body.
• To actively engage in the teaching, mentorship and supervision of junior staff and students

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible 

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team