Clinical Research Midwife

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A university in Wales seeks part-time fixed-term roles for a critical research project on maternal and neonatal health. Candidates will engage in data collection and analysis while working with a team of experts and contributing to understanding health impacts from climate factors.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis and statistical techniques.
• Welsh language Level 1 required.
• Background in research methods relevant to maternal health.

Responsibilities

• Assess and carry out clinical procedures for research participants.
• Recruit, educate, and monitor study participants.
• Collaborate with the Research Midwifery team and other specialists.

Job description

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

We have 2 fixed-term roles until September 2026, working 21 hours per week.

The Wellcome Trust funded MAGENTA (Maternal And pregnancy health aNd elevaTed heAt) project at Swansea University addresses a critical gap in understanding how climate-related factors, especially heat, impact maternal and neonatal health, particularly in deprived communities in Wales and London. This transdisciplinary study combines large-scale data analysis with biological sampling to understand the effects of heat exposure during pregnancy, considering socio-demographic factors, housing qualities, and environmental influences.

We are recruiting data scientists, geographers, statisticians, immunologists, and laboratory specialists to deliver cutting-edge research using linked data and biosampling techniques. The successful candidate will work alongside leaders in linked data, statistics, epidemiology, and human immunology within a vibrant research community at Swansea University.

The post involves working closely with a Research Midwifery team at Swansea University and Singleton Hospital. Responsibilities include assessing and carrying out clinical procedures for research participants, recruitment, education, and monitoring of study participants.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University promotes equality and diversity in all practices and activities, welcoming applications from all protected characteristics. Applications are encouraged in Welsh and English, with no discrimination based on language.

Welsh Language Skills

The role requires Level 1 Welsh language skills — basic pronunciation, answering phones, and using simple phrases. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh, and applications in Welsh are welcomed.

Additional Information

Applications should include a CV and cover letter. A satisfactory DBS certificate is required before start.