Job summary
An
opportunity has arisen with the Research & Development Department for a
Research Midwife.
The post
holder will be responsible for maximising recruitment into studies within the
Trust. This will include developing
recruitment strategies, monitoring rates of recruitment, performance of
procedures and ensuring complete follow up study documentation of research
studies within the Birmingham Womens Hospital. We currently have a variety of
studies on the portfolio we are actively recruiting to, which is rapidly
expanding.
The post
holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well being of
research participants and is conducted to Good Clinical Practice and in
compliance to the respective research protocol and UK/EU law.
The post
holder will also be expected to undertake a criminal records check and take
part in an Occupational Health Assessment.
Main duties of the job
Birmingham Women's NHS
Foundation Trust is committed to providing equality of opportunity in all
aspects of employment, to every member of staff and to all potential
employees. The Trust aims to build a
workforce which is valued and whose diversity reflects the communities it
serves, enabling it to deliver the best possible healthcare service to those
communities.
OR
Birmingham Women's NHS Foundation Trust is an
Equal Opportunities Employer and encourages applications for recruitment from
all, regardless of age, disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national
origin, gender, part time status, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, social
and employment status, HIV status, gender reassignment or Trade Union
membership.
Informal enquiries are most welcome to Chloe
OHara, Lead Research Midwife on Ex 5779 or Email: chloe.ohara@nhs.net
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-centred 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
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year post registration experience
- Able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of midwifery practice
Desirable
- Experience of clinical trials co-ordination, nursing research
- Awareness of research process
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife NMC Registered
Desirable
- Experience of clinical trials co-ordination, nursing research
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication
- Self-starter and able to motivate others
- Team player
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and the ability to work well under pressure
- To have excellent time Management
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise their workload.
- Computer Literacy and knowledgeable of current patient data systems
- Cannulation
- Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Ability to trouble shoot and problem solve within the scope of research
- Experience in the setting up and delivery of clinical trials.
- Able to administer dialapan
People Management Leadership Resources
Essential
- Assertive and strong patient advocate.
- Maintaining study stock, resources and equipment
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year post registration experience
- Able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of midwifery practice
Desirable
- Experience of clinical trials co-ordination, nursing research
- Awareness of research process
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife NMC Registered
Desirable
- Experience of clinical trials co-ordination, nursing research
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication
- Self-starter and able to motivate others
- Team player
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and the ability to work well under pressure
- To have excellent time Management
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise their workload.
- Computer Literacy and knowledgeable of current patient data systems
- Cannulation
- Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Ability to trouble shoot and problem solve within the scope of research
- Experience in the setting up and delivery of clinical trials.
- Able to administer dialapan
People Management Leadership Resources
Essential
- Assertive and strong patient advocate.
- Maintaining study stock, resources and equipment
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 Womens Hospital Nhs Trust
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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