Job summary
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 secondment opportunity with a 1.0 WTE availability.

A pre-application chat with Andy Claxton/ Helen Pocock is strongly advised.

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.

About us
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.

Job responsibilities

• 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.
• To provide advice to patients during the research programme of care follow up period.
• To be the main point of contact providing technical information and support to the families of patients engaged in the research.
• To facilitate project deliverables including study set up, governance, data collection, data collation and reporting.
• Ensure coordination of study activities with institutions and individuals collaborating on, or participating in, the delegated research project.
• Undertake clinical research training sessions, promote evidence based practice and supervise other Trust clinicians involved in clinical research activity.
• 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.

Please see the job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential

• Committed to the values based principles of high quality patient care to include; compassion; care; competence; communication; courage and commitment in all aspects of service delivery.

Qualifications & Training
Essential

• BSc degree in a health or social science related subject, or demonstrable experience of working at such level
• Current UK Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered and practicing Paramedic or current UK Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered and practicing Nurse

Desirable

• Recognised IT qualifications or training (e.g. ECDL)
• Masters in Research, working towards a Masters in Research

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable experience of clinical practice to HCPC/NMC level in the NHS
• Assessing patients medical conditions, and interpreting clinical communications and medical records

Desirable

• Experience of working in a research environment (NHS, University or industry) and knowledge of research processes, procedures, methodologies and statistical techniques, acquired through training or experience in research
• Preparation and maintenance of databases and spreadsheets
• Working with and auditing patient records

Skills & Aptitudes
Essential

• Understanding of standards governing research within the UK, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP), EU Clinical Trials Directive and the Research Governance Framework
• Knowledge of research funding mechanisms within the NHS
• Knowledge of research processes, procedures, methodologies, and statistical techniques, acquired through training or experience in research

Desirable

• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite

Physical Requirements
Essential

• Able to undertake the requirements of the post
• Able to work with the minimum of supervision
• Flexible and able to manage and prioritise conflicting workloads to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Methodical and logical approach to tasks demonstrating attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation and report writing
• Self motivated and assertive
• Quality oriented
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact with people from varying cultural backgrounds and social environments.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues and the public
• Demonstrate a commitment and recognition to the core values and beliefs of an employee of the NHS
• Able to deliver on the NHS constitutional patient pledges and rights
• Committed to high quality patient care and patient experience
• Respectful to and able to promote equality in opportunity, employment and service delivery
• Committed to continuous professional development and personal growth
• Able to ensure care of own health and wellbeing to promote improvements to physical and emotional wellbeing
• Ability to perform the requirements of the post to an acceptable standard
• Demonstrates a positive and flexible approach in line with the changing nature of the Trust service delivery model
• Able to drive a car

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address Nursling, Oriana Way, Nursling, Hants., Southampton, SO16 0YU, United Kingdom
Employer's website https://scasjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
Interim Senior Research Paramedic
Andrew Claxton
Andrew.claxton@scas.nhs.uk
07748197197

Date posted 10 September 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 6
Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Pro rata per annum
Contract Secondment
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 195-26-395-HNS
Job locations Nursling, Oriana Way, Nursling, Hants., Southampton, SO16 0YU, United Kingdom