Job summary
We
are looking for Research Midwife to support and deliver clinical research. The individual should be highly motivated,
enthusiastic and capable of contributing to the development of research within
our midwifery research team.
If
you are committed to providing high-quality care to patients and helping them
to make the right decisions about their treatment options, with the skills to
guide and advise them throughout their research journey, this role could be for
you.
You
will be instrumental in implementing study objectives and will provide
dedicated support to ensure that the study is delivered to time and target.
You
will be educated to degree level; you will have post-registration experience of
working in a clinical environment.
Main duties of the job
As a Research Midwife you will be responsible for the
recruitment, education, monitoring and follow up of clinical trial patients and
the collection and documentation of accurate data. You will also be responsible for all aspects
of trial co-ordination from feasibility to close out.
Post holder will
contribute to the development of evidence-based practice and the body of
professional knowledge.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
The postholder will be a registered midwifeand will
work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary O&G research teamwhich
has been established for more than 10 years. Postholderwill maintain the
clinical competences requiredof a clinical midwife
The
post holder will support the development and delivery of clinical research in
O&G across the Trust.
Will initiate and
manage midwifery activities related to a wide portfolio of clinical research
trials, from initiation to close out in accordance with ICH Good Clinical
Practice (GCP) and Trust Standard Operating procedures (SOPs)
Work patterns will mainly involve supporting research
delivery at Sunderland Royal Hospital, with flexibility in covering O&G
research at South Tyneside District General Hospital when required. Post holder
will supervise junior members of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
The postholder will be a registered midwifeand will
work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary O&G research teamwhich
has been established for more than 10 years. Postholderwill maintain the
clinical competences requiredof a clinical midwife
The
post holder will support the development and delivery of clinical research in
O&G across the Trust.
Will initiate and
manage midwifery activities related to a wide portfolio of clinical research
trials, from initiation to close out in accordance with ICH Good Clinical
Practice (GCP) and Trust Standard Operating procedures (SOPs)
Work patterns will mainly involve supporting research
delivery at Sunderland Royal Hospital, with flexibility in covering O&G
research at South Tyneside District General Hospital when required. Post holder
will supervise junior members of the team.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise programmes of several clinical trials at any one time.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and co-ordinate own workload and that of others.
- Ability to work autonomously using own initiative and as a member of a small team as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Communication skills:
- Verbal; to communicate appropriately with clinical colleagues and patients.
- Ability to explain complex clinical trial information.
- Written; ability to produce written reports.
- Interpersonal; ability to engage with trial subjects and maintain relationship of trust and confidence
- Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to research trials.
- Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office packages including word, excel, PowerPoint and outlook
- Evidence of attention to detail and accuracy in data collection
Desirable
- Phlebotomy skills
- Ability to develop word processing, report writing and presentation
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge or experience in research
- Experience of collaborating with other agencies
- Appropriate post registration experience.
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff/projects
- Experience of providing patient/staff education
Other
Essential
- The Job holder may be required to travel to/work at various sites, therefore must meet the travel requirements of the post.
- Work patterns can involve supporting research delivery across units in the South Tyneside and Sunderland Health Care Group and other partner organisations in the NENC Clinical Research Network
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered midwife with experience.
- Evidence of specialist knowledge and skills in research through practical experience and/or theoretical study.
- Knowledge of ICH GCP and Informed Consent
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
- Basic IT Skills
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development at PGD level
Desirable
- Knowledge of recent NHS legislation
- Understanding of consent processes for research
- Awareness of changing trends within health care
- Attended GCP training.
- Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues
- Knowledge of research ethics/R&D approval processes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Courteous
- Calm/patient manner.
- Approachable
- Reliable
- Proactive
- Strong motivation to work within the field of research.
- Diplomatic and calm under pressure
- Team worker with flexible approach to work
- Willing to undertake personal development training as required.
- Self-motivated with the ability or organise and plan
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise programmes of several clinical trials at any one time.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and co-ordinate own workload and that of others.
- Ability to work autonomously using own initiative and as a member of a small team as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Communication skills:
- Verbal; to communicate appropriately with clinical colleagues and patients.
- Ability to explain complex clinical trial information.
- Written; ability to produce written reports.
- Interpersonal; ability to engage with trial subjects and maintain relationship of trust and confidence
- Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to research trials.
- Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office packages including word, excel, PowerPoint and outlook
- Evidence of attention to detail and accuracy in data collection
Desirable
- Phlebotomy skills
- Ability to develop word processing, report writing and presentation
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge or experience in research
- Experience of collaborating with other agencies
- Appropriate post registration experience.
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff/projects
- Experience of providing patient/staff education
Other
Essential
- The Job holder may be required to travel to/work at various sites, therefore must meet the travel requirements of the post.
- Work patterns can involve supporting research delivery across units in the South Tyneside and Sunderland Health Care Group and other partner organisations in the NENC Clinical Research Network
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered midwife with experience.
- Evidence of specialist knowledge and skills in research through practical experience and/or theoretical study.
- Knowledge of ICH GCP and Informed Consent
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
- Basic IT Skills
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development at PGD level
Desirable
- Knowledge of recent NHS legislation
- Understanding of consent processes for research
- Awareness of changing trends within health care
- Attended GCP training.
- Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues
- Knowledge of research ethics/R&D approval processes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Courteous
- Calm/patient manner.
- Approachable
- Reliable
- Proactive
- Strong motivation to work within the field of research.
- Diplomatic and calm under pressure
- Team worker with flexible approach to work
- Willing to undertake personal development training as required.
- Self-motivated with the ability or organise and plan
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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