[ref. z63326100] Clinical Research Neonatal Nurse or Midwife
A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic midwife/or neonatal nurse with an interest in clinical research to join the Women’s Health Research Team at UCLH. The successful candidate(s) will play a key role in supporting an NIHR-funded study aimed at revolutionising the way neonatal jaundice is measured.This will be achieved using an innovative app, developed as a tool for jaundice screening.
The role involves undertaking research to validate the smartphone app (neoSCB), which measures jaundice by capturing images of a baby’s eye. The study aims to bring the app to a stage where we can apply for its approval to be used as a routine screening tool in clinical practice.The position is fixed term funded until December 2025, with the potential for an extension if study milestones are met.
The postholder will ensure that all research activities prioritise participant wellbeing and comply with Good Clinical Practice and clinical governance standards.
Applicants must meet all the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification and align with the Trust's vision and values. Candidates should have at least 2 years of post-registration experience and a genuine interest in clinical research.
If you are passionate about advancing healthcare and want to contribute to this transformative project, apply now to join our dedicated team!
The postholder will ensure that all research prioritises the wellbeing of participants and adheres strictly to Good Clinical Practice and clinical governance regulations. While prior research experience is advantageous, it is not mandatory, as comprehensive training will be provided by our team leads and study sponsors.
The role involves coordinating the neoSCB research study, contributing to study set-up, screening and recruiting participants, ensuring timely completion to meet recruitments targets, data collection, and leading study close-out. If you are passionate about advancing healthcare apply now to join our friendly and supportive team!
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,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare 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.
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe 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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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.
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This advert closes on Sunday 23 Mar 2025