Research Midwife - 18 mths
Job overview
Closing Date: 01/05/2025 (this may change dependent on response)Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 02/05/2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 05/05/2025
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated midwife to join the Reproductive Health and Childbirth Research Team. The successful applicant will work with the team coordinating and conducting trials and assisting in the attainment of national targets for the recruitment of patients.
Dependent on experience the post holder will have the opportunity to receive training and support to enable them to work on a portfolio of local, national and international trials. The post will involve identifying, recruiting and following up patients along with data management and support for the organisation of the trials as an integrated member of the research team.
The post holder must be a registered midwife with excellent communication skills both written and verbal, the ability to work on their own initiative, to work autonomously and as part of a multi - professional team. They must be motivated and well organised with good time management skills and the ability to prioritise.IT skills essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the senior research midwife in the co-ordination of a defined portfolio of clinical research activity within the Reproductive Health and Childbirth team and will facilitate and support the production of good quality clinically based research aimed at improving the treatment of women's health, to include maternity and gynaecology.
The role will involve raising the profile of research activity across the service and promoting the implementation and adherence of Trust and National Research Policies. The post holder will also undertake some aspects of clinical work in the unit and have the opportunity to become involved with local research projects.
Working for our organisation
Our People Charter outlines the behaviors we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Research- Identify potential study participants and undertake the co-ordination of trial screening procedures to assess patient suitability, undertake accurate data collection, collation and recording of data.
- Recruit eligible participants to studies by ensuring that they and their families (where appropriate) are fully informed of all treatments and procedures to facilitate effective, informed consent.
- Assess trial participants using specific pre- determined protocols.
- Contribute to team research projects, working alongside the team research fellow.
- Act as participant's advocate.
- Accurately report and document adverse events.
- Provide on-going support and information to the patients and their families.
- Ensure adherence to all relevant data protection regulations.
- Collect, process and dispatch biological trial samples according to trial protocols and Trust policies and guidelines.
- To safeguard patient interest by liaison with relevant clinical trial personnel, ensuring compliance with ICH GCP Guidelines.
- ensure compliance with NMC Code for clinical competence and statutory learning.
- Work within the NMC Code of Conduct and scope of professional conduct.
- Exercise personal accountability for own practice and ensure any changes are achieved within scope of professional practice.
- Adheres to all Trust Policies and Procedures.
- Work as part of multidisciplinary team and contribute to the on-going development of the department.
- Be responsible for maintaining strong relationships and positive communication channels with other key personnel.
- Be responsible for sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC Code and Revalidation requirements.
- Attend management and service meetings.
- Work alongside Research and Development department as required.
- Ensure that the trial is conducted to the standards required by ICH/GCP, the EU Directive and any other relevant regulations.
- Ensure all proposed research projects carried out are registered and reviewed by the trust Research and Development department (R&D) and Research Ethics Committee (REC) prior to commencement and that updates and amendments are reported in a timely fashion.
- Take an active approach in the promotion of research awareness, developing skills in self and others.
- Attend local and national courses on Research Governance as appropriate and maintain up to date training in ICH/GCP.
- Keep up to date with current developments relevant to the care of research participants in the clinical trial.
- Ensure up to date and approved protocols and participant information is available.
- Accurately collate data on relevant trial proformas within a pre-determined time frame and respond to data queries.
- Accurately and promptly report serious adverse events to relevant authority.
- Prepare and present data when requested by appropriate authority.
- Ensure the safe storage of research and patient documentation that is clearly traceable.
- Assist with maintaining databases of clinical trial activity, including recruitment and screened participants.
- Ensure Trust clinical and information governance regulations are adhered to.
- Attend national trial meetings and feed back to the research team and wider clinical team.
- Within the framework of clinical governance, work continuously to improve quality and safeguard standards of care. Help identify any gaps in evidence base.
- To have in depth knowledge and understanding of trial protocols.
- Develop an understanding of different research methodologies.
- Maintain an environment that is conducive to learning.
- Actively participate in the development of own personal development plan and performance review.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Significant, post midwifery registration, clinical practise experience.
- Previous experience of delivering clinical research within Reproductive Health and Childbirth
Skills
Essential criteria- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to relate to health professionals, researchers, women and their families
- Competent IT skills – word, outlook, excel, PowerPoint and internet explorer
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with other interdisciplinary teams within and outside the Trust
- Excellent time management/organisational and prioritising skills
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered Midwife, Current NMC registration
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Midwifery
Knowledge
Desirable criteria- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training