Research Internship

Job Overview

The Research Intern role will enhance the Trust's research capabilities in unscheduled emergency and urgent care by supporting ongoing and new research projects under the guidance of the Paramedic Senior Research Fellow.

This role offers a unique opportunity for aspiring undergraduate students with an interest in research to directly contribute to the improvement of patient outcomes through rigorous research practices, data analysis, and active participation in ongoing studies and studies in design within the Trust. The internship aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application in a real-world healthcare setting, fostering a deeper understanding of prehospital care challenges and advancing the Trust's commitment to evidence-based practice and innovation.

Main Duties of the Job

During the internship, the primary responsibility will be for the intern to shadow the Paramedic Senior Research Fellow or the study Principal Investigator in both the planning and execution phases of research projects.

This includes the development of study protocols and preparation of research materials. The intern will conduct literature reviews to aid in developing research proposals and to stay informed on current trends in prehospital care research. Additionally, the intern will clean and prepare data from various sources such as electronic patient care records, clinical trials data, and peer-reviewed literature.

The intern will also shadow research paramedics in setting up and executing clinical trials where appropriate, including patient recruitment, consent processes, and data management in ongoing research studies. Observing the ethical considerations and regulatory compliance required in conducting clinical research will be an integral part of the intern's learning process. Participation in educational workshops and seminars, part of the internship program, will enhance the intern's research skills and knowledge of planning and undertaking research in the ambulance service.

The intern's activities will include attending research team meetings and assisting in the preparation of reports, research papers, and conference posters that document the research activities and results.

Working for Our Organisation

• Option to join NHS pension scheme
• A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years’ service.
• Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
• Access to occupational health and counselling services.
• Award winning wellbeing hub
• Back up buddy App
• Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.

Please note that the salary range noted on the vacancy is in line with agenda for change (AFC) pay scales. All successful applicants would be placed automatically at the bottom of the banding, unless proven, relevant NHS or equivalent experience can be demonstrated.

Following the revision of current national legislation (Vaccine as a Condition of Deployment), the Trust has reviewed our requirements relating to staff uptake of the SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) vaccination.

Going forward, for patient facing positions, we strongly recommend that new starters will be appropriately vaccinated unless medically exempt in order to offer greater protection against exposure to the virus for front line staff. In line with this recommendation, if you are successful in your application for a front line post, we will seek information from you in relation to your vaccine status, including exemption status, as applicable.

Please note, all positions come with a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check relevant to the post. This will either be a basic, standard, or enhanced check depending on the role. The level of check will be outlined in the conditional offer letter sent to successful applicants. As part of the application process, you will be asked to declare any unspent/unfiltered convictions. If you are shortlisted you will then be sent a self-declaration form, which must be completed prior to attending interview. For any queries relating to declarations, please contact the Recruitment Advisor listed on the vacancy.

The Trust is passionately committed to being an inclusive employer - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. As an employer we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement networks, facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief. The Trust is making progress towards its aim of becoming more reflective of the diversity of our community in our workforce and guarantees an interview to candidates with disability who meet the essential criteria specified. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and disabled applicants and those from other under-represented groups.

The Equality Act 2010 protects disabled people - including those with long-term health conditions, learning disabilities and hidden disabilities such as dyslexia. If you tell us that you have a disability we can make reasonable adjustments to ensure that any selection processes - including the interview - are fair and equitable.

We are committed to offering opportunities to individuals with disabilities and offer ongoing support, should you be successful, with any adjustments you may need when performing your role.