Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research and Development (R&D) department. We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and dedicated nurse with an interest in Women's Health to join our friendly Gynaecology Research Team on a 12-month, fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.
The post holder will have a primary role in supporting all aspects of research activity including recruitment, administering assessments and interventions, collecting and managing data, and audit and evaluation of research studies delivered by Birmingham Women and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. This post is ideal for someone with an interest in delivering research across a wide range of gynaecological conditions, in addition to fertility, early pregnancy, and miscarriage services.
The post holder will be expected to support Gynaecology research projects for three days a week and the Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research for two days.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be based at Birmingham Women's and will be responsible for maximising recruitment into research studies within the Trust. Duties will include study setup, protocol implementation, development of recruitment strategies, data collection, and general data management for a variety of studies. The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and maintenance of accurate, comprehensive records for clinical trial files to support the research and clinical teams in all aspects of recruitment, education, and monitoring of participants in clinical trials. They will support the development of the department by working alongside research teams to raise the profile of clinical trials.
The applicant must be an excellent communicator, will need exceptional interpersonal and team working skills, and be capable of working independently and flexibly. Previous working experience is essential. The applicant must be entered on to the adult nursing register and have no restrictions on practice.
This post is subject to change to reflect the needs of the services and projects available.
Informal visits to the department prior to applying for this position are encouraged.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centered care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Minimum 1 year post-registration experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of health research and/or clinical trials co-ordination
Desirable
- Background in gynaecology or some experience working in women's health
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills - able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication
- Analytical skills - demonstrate ability to use own initiative and the ability to work well under pressure
- Organisation - to have excellent time management and ability to prioritise workload
- Interpersonal skills - assertive and strong patient advocate
- IT - computer literacy
- Physical skills - manual dexterity required to complete varied clinical tasks
Desirable
- Analytical - ability to trouble shoot and problem within the scope of research
- Planning - experience in the setting up and delivery of clinical trials
- Resourceful - maintaining study stock, resources, and equipment
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- Team working - able to work flexibly and cross-cover research studies
- Punctual and flexible with working hours when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Minimum 1 year post-registration experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of health research and/or clinical trials co-ordination
Desirable
- Background in gynaecology or some experience working in women's health
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills - able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication
- Analytical skills - demonstrate ability to use own initiative and the ability to work well under pressure
- Organisation - to have excellent time management and ability to prioritise workload
- Interpersonal skills - assertive and strong patient advocate
- IT - computer literacy
- Physical skills - manual dexterity required to complete varied clinical tasks
Desirable
- Analytical - ability to trouble shoot and problem within the scope of research
- Planning - experience in the setting up and delivery of clinical trials
- Resourceful - maintaining study stock, resources, and equipment
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- Team working - able to work flexibly and cross-cover research studies
- Punctual and flexible with working hours when required
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women's Hospital
Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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