Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a team of dedicated research nurses, midwives and clinical trials assistant delivering a wide range of clinical research within the specialty of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatology (OG&N)
Applications are invited from midwives with significant midwifery experience of working at band 5 level or above to join a dynamic and expanding research team within the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The research team supports a range of reproductive health, childbirth & neonatology clinical trials.
The base site for this vacancy is the Jessop Wing, at STH. The post holder will work as part of a team of experienced research support staff that includes nurses, midwives, research co-ordinator & clinical trials assistant who co-ordinate a range of studies across Gynaecology, Neonatology, Obstetrics and Assisted Conception.
The OG&N Research Team is actively affiliated to the Clinical Research Facility which shares its research training, systems and procedures with the Directorate team and the post holder will be expected to be a member of the wider CRF team. The team has close links with the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and the Yorkshire & Humber Clinical research network (CRN).
Main duties of the job
- Assess patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and to monitor their condition throughout their participation.
- Safeguard the interest of patients by liaising with relevant trial personnel and contributing towards trial design and protocol.
- Undertake an active role in the ethical requirements, including research ethics submission, the informed consent process and participant support.
- Assess and evaluate the progress of on-going clinical trials and research undertaken in the unit, maintaining an accurate account of the status of the projects and to regularly update the PI, department and other stakeholders.
- Immediately report, using the appropriate procedures, Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions (SUSARs).
- Ensure that all proposed research projects carried out in the department are registered and reviewed by the Trust R&D Department (Clinical Research and Innovation Office - CRIO) and Research Ethics Committee (REC) prior to commencement, and that updates and amendments are reported in a timely fashion.
- Be able to critically read a research protocol, understand the methodology and its practical application within pragmatic local requirements for the trial.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife (with valid NMC registration)
- Assessing qualification & evidence of teaching ability: e.g. ENB 997 or 998 and/or C&G 730 (or equivalent) or equivalent experience, e.g. Mentorship programme
- Possess or be working towards a degree or equivalent in health/biological related subject
- Extensive evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience within a broad range of clinical settings
Desirable
- Experience of working in a clinical research environment
- Possess current GCP certificate
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Good understanding of the local & national strategic context of research in the NHS
- Ability to communicate effectively, including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals and with groups
Desirable
- Good understanding of current issues around reproductive health, childbirth and neonatology.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent inter-disciplinary/ interagency communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proactive, self-directed learner.
- Proven administration skills.
- Numerate with good IT skills, including competence in standard PC packages.
Desirable
- Car owner with clean drivers licence
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife (with valid NMC registration)
- Assessing qualification & evidence of teaching ability: e.g. ENB 997 or 998 and/or C&G 730 (or equivalent) or equivalent experience, e.g. Mentorship programme
- Possess or be working towards a degree or equivalent in health/biological related subject
- Extensive evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience within a broad range of clinical settings
Desirable
- Experience of working in a clinical research environment
- Possess current GCP certificate
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Good understanding of the local & national strategic context of research in the NHS
- Ability to communicate effectively, including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals and with groups
Desirable
- Good understanding of current issues around reproductive health, childbirth and neonatology.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent inter-disciplinary/ interagency communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proactive, self-directed learner.
- Proven administration skills.
- Numerate with good IT skills, including competence in standard PC packages.
Desirable
- Car owner with clean drivers licence
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).
