Hybrid Research Midwife presso Edinburgh University Group
Edinburgh University Group · Edinburgh, Regno Unito · Hybrid
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The Opportunity:
We are looking for a research nurse / midwife to develop and maintain the Theirworld Edinburgh Birth Cohort (TEBC). You will join a team of researchers investigating the causes and consequences of preterm birth on childhood outcomes, by leading participant recruitment and data / sample collection within a birth cohort study.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.
The role is fixed-term (01/10/25 – 31/12/26) with the possibility of extension.
The salary* for this post is UE06N: £34,610 to £42,254 per annum pro-rata if part-time.
*A market pay supplement equivalent to 7% of salary shall be payable in addition to substantive salary. Additionally, the normal incremental pay range for this post will be points 1-9 of the published scales.
It is a requirement for the postholder to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Our offer is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and a satisfactory PVG check. Once you have accepted our offer, we will write to you separately with information on this. Please note that a delay in completing your PVG application or releasing the result to the University may cause your start date of employment to be postponed.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Previous senior level experience (nursing or relevant allied health specialist) in dealing with neonates.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work unsupervised and using own initiative within the multidisciplinary environment and also as an effective communicator within a research team.
- Newborn life support.
- Time management skills and ability to prioritise workload.
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Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 3rd September 2025.
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