Clinical Research Midwife

3 weeks ago

Brighton, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

The Clinical Research Midwife will be working closely with our team of clinical research midwives across the UHS sites to delivery high quality research in Obstetrics and Midwifery. They will initially be supervised in their provision of the day to day management of an allocated portfolio of studies. This includes successful recruitment and retention of patients, strict protocol adherence, data collection, and organisation of relevant tests and procedures. 

The post holder will manage the Obstetric/Maternity portfolio of studies, ensuring successful recruitment, adherence to protocols, data collection, and organisation of tests, procedures and medication. They must possess specialised Obstetric knowledge for complex clinical trials and provide expert care to participants. Flexibility and adaptability are essential due to the dynamic nature of the portfolio.

The post holder will promote research within Trust departments and support colleagues and investigators to deliver high-quality research for patient care.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include collaborating with the research team to support and manage clinical trials, maintaining project records, and fostering professional relationships across professional boundaries. The post holder will proactively manage change to achieve results and drive initiatives in line with organisational strategies and health trends.

This post has been identified as suitable for a job share and for this reason we would welcome applications from those interested in part time hours. Please identify this preference within the Supporting Information section of your application form stating your preferred number of hours.

Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position. 

Working for our organisation

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provide delivery of high-quality care and clinical research. Coordinate portfolio of research studies using expert clinical and research knowledge. Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care and research protocols delivered to patients/participants, involving their carers and or relatives. Ensure patient/participation treatment is in accordance with clinical research & local protocols and Good Clinical Practice. Continually evaluate the quality of the care given, regularly assessing the needs of the patients/participants and effects change required to ensure their safety. Collaborate with other health care professionals as necessary to optimise patient/participant care. Participate in decisions concerning the treatments that are given within the context of the research protocol and care of the patient/participant.

Please see attached Job Description for full details. 

Person specification

Current NMC registered midwife

Essential criteria

Holds NMC Registration

Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience

Essential criteria

Qualification certificate

Specialist knowledge in Obstetric clinical practice in an acute NHS setting

Essential criteria

Midwifery experience, example of specialist knowledge in application

Clearly able to demonstrate Trust values

Essential criteria

Example of demonstrating trust values in application

Good communication skills

Essential criteria

Example of good communication in application

Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload

Essential criteria

Demonstrated in application

Obstetric clinical trial experience in an NHS setting

Desirable criteria

NHS research experience

Good Clinical Practice certification

Desirable criteria

Certification of GCP or awareness and willingness to complete GCP

Experience of using computer systems including Excel

Desirable criteria

Discussed in application

Minimum of 2 years recent clinical midwifery experience

Desirable criteria

Recent employment history

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