Senior Research Midwife
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Job overview
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Research Midwife to join the Women’s Health Research team at University College London Hospital (UCLH). The role is to co-ordinate and support the progress of the innovative Placental monitoring study.This is an observational study of a new wearable monitoring device that has been developed by UCL engineers to detect changes in placental function by monitoring the oxygen saturation and metabolism.
The post holder will oversee and co-ordinate the day to day research activities including identifying, contacting and arranging study visits, as well as conducting qualitative work and PPIE activities. You will work closely with the Chief investigator, research fellows, engineers, trial manager and clinical teams to ensure the study is delivered to time and target and produces reliable results.The post holder will also support regulatory submissions and oversee the safety and conduct of the study.
This is a fixed term role, currently until the end of January 2026, but with the potential for an extension subject to further funding and the study achieving specific milestones.
Main duties of the job
The role requires an experienced Midwife with prior knowledge of clinical research delivery in Reproductive Health/Women’s health. Essential requirements include GCP training, experience of study co-ordination, excellent communication skills both written and verbal, ability to work on own initiative working autonomously and as part of a multi - professional team.
Candidates who meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification as well as the characteristics of the Trust’s vision and values will be considered for interview.
If you are an experienced and enthusiastic midwife with existing experience in clinical research, we would encourage you to apply for this position. This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust- In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered Midwife or Nurse with an Honours degree
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Minimum 1 year experience as a band 6 Research Midwife/Nurse
- Knowledge of research design and methods
- Evidence of good clinical practice guidelines (GCP)
- Knowledge of local and national research governance issues
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in Maternity/Obstetrics & Gynaecology and competent in all areas of midwifery practice.
- Completed Masters Degree
- Leadership development programme
- Management development programme
Experience
Essential criteria- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff.
- Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice
- Basic lab skills
- Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
- Experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
- Published articles / poster presentations
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria- Responsiveness and flexibility as service requires
- Able to work autonomously
- Able to resolve complex problems and make decisions
- Able to initiate, sustain and evaluate change.
- Presentation skills and able to use MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams & MS Powerpoint
- Awareness of budgetary management
Values
Essential criteria- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential criteria- Effective communicator, in writing, verbally & electronically
- Demonstrates commitment to multi-disciplinary working
Personal & People development
Essential criteria- Demonstrates a clear vision of the role and service.
- Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Prior line management experience
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential criteria- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria- The postholder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post; this will be determined through occupational health with any reasonable aids provided wherever possible.
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities.Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.
You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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