The Maternal-Foetal Medicine Unit at the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) conducts high‑impact clinical and translational research focused on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of high‑risk pregnancies. We are seeking a highly motivated Research Nurse with specialisation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, interested in advancing scientific knowledge in multiple pregnancy and placental insufficiency and contributing to innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies_._

Education and qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Health Sciences
- Specialisation in Obstetric-Gynaecological Nursing (Midwifery)
- Fluency in Catalan and Spanish
- English (professional working proficiency)

Desired:
- Knowledge of gender-sensitive and rights-based approaches in women’s health
- Training in biopsychosocial approaches to healthcare

Experience and knowledge:
Required:
- At least 8+ years’ experience in maternal and women’s healthcare
- Solid clinical expertise across labour ward, obstetric emergencies, high-risk pregnancy care, and postpartum support




- Knowledge of respectful maternity care and women-centred healthcare models
- Knowledge of gender-sensitive and rights-based approaches in maternal care
- Experience working within multidisciplinary clinical teams
- Ability to integrate clinical expertise with research and quality improvement activities
- Competence in clinical documentation, data collection, and structured reporting
- Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills

Desired:
- Experience in clinical research, innovation, or healthcare quality programmes
- Experience contributing to institutional initiatives (IHAN, BPSO, committees)
- Experience in training or mentoring activities

Main responsibilities and duties:
- Provide specialised clinical and research support within the IPOV-RESPECTFUL CARE European project
- Coordinate and support research-related clinical activities
- Collaborate with national and internationa

📌 Research Nurse (Barcelona)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Barcelona