Midwifery Student Research Assistant (Fixed-Term, 2-3 weeks)

at  Bournemouth University

HSS461

At Bournemouth University our vision is to create a stimulating, challenging, and rewarding University experience, through sharing a unique fusion of education, research and professional practice and inspiring our students and staff to enrich the world. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences to build our global learning community.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic midwifery Student Research Assistant in the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences to contribute to a recently funded project from the National Institute of Health Research. The project is designed to develop an intervention to support pregnant women and their birthing partners in the latent phase of labour. Your role will be to hold discussions with women and birthing people to collect views, experiences and feedback. The project will be led by Bournemouth University in collaboration with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust and other project partners.
The ideal candidate will be enrolled in Year 2 or 3 on an undergraduate midwifery degree course and have a passion for improving the experience of women and their families in the latent phase of labour. You will have excellent communication skills and some knowledge / experience of eliciting and discussing people’s views and preferences both online and in-person. On completion of the interviews and liaison with the digital science team, you will compile a short written report.
You will be given support in developing your knowledge and skills for career progression.
BU is an equal opportunities employer which values a diverse workforce. We provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can fulfil their potential. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in inspirational learning, world-class research and the latest thinking. We provide a powerful fusion of research, education and professional practice, creating a unique academic experience.
For an informal discussion please contact Dr. Dominique Mylod dmylod@bournemouth.ac.uk
Similarly, if you would like to apply, please forward your CV and a covering letter to dmylod@bournemouth.ac.uk
This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position

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