Clinical Research Midwife

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 data-linkage and biological sampling study aims to understand the effects of heat exposure during pregnancy, considering socio-demographic factors, housing qualities, and other environmental influences. By combining large-scale data analysis with biological sampling, MAGENTA aims to provide comprehensive insights into the interplay between environmental factors and health outcomes, potentially leading to better informed public health strategies and policies. We are recruiting a team of data scientists, geographers, statisticians, immunologists, and laboratory specialists to help us deliver cutting edge research using linked data and biosampling techniques in Wales and London. You will get to work alongside leaders in the field of linked data, statistics, epidemiology, and human immunology and join a vibrant research community using the world leading Secure Anonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) Databank research infrastructure and biomedical research facilities within the Institute of Life Science at Swansea University.

The post holder will be working closely with a Research Midwifery team based at Singleton Campus of Swansea University and Singleton Hospital within Swansea Bay University Health Board. They will be responsible for assessing and carrying out clinical procedures for research study participants, in line with the objectives and protocols set out within MAGENTA. The post will include the recruitment, education and monitoring of study participants.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed

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