Clinical Research Midwife | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

• You will be involved in a range of research activities including: screening and recruiting patients into clinical trials, conducting follow up appointments with research participants, and collecting patient data in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
• This role involves liaising with Principal Investigators and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide high quality research, with a commitment to participant safety and welfare.
• The post holder will be the point of contact for participants and health professionals and will be expected to be proactive in educating clinical staff about the clinical trial portfolio.
• The post holder will be required to work autonomously, be adaptable have excellent communication skills, and will be expected to demonstrate an ability to empower patients to make informed decisions regarding their involvement in research.
• Previous research experience is desirable, but not essential. An induction training programme will be offered to the successful candidate alongside support from the senior research midwives to support and develop your research skills.
• St George's Hospital has a number of centres as part of the trust, so any employee may be required to travel from their normal base as part of their role.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic midwife looking to commence or develop a rewarding career in clinical research within St George’s University Hospital.
• The post holder will show a commitment to delivering high quality care to patients and families, and a willingness to develop and improve.
• Current guidelines and practices through research.
• This role will include contributing to commercial trials, urgent public health studies and NIHR funded trials.

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024