Clinical Research Midwife /Nurse

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Job overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Midwife with a strong interest in clinical research to join our dynamic research team at University College London Hospital on a 12 month fixed term contract

In this position, you will oversee and conduct a variety of CRN Portfolio-supported research studies in the fields of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. For more details, please visit our research page- https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-service/womens-health-1/maternity-services/maternity-research.

Main duties of the job

While prior research experience is preferred, it is not essential as full training will be provided. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to quickly understand and implement complex academic protocols, possess strong attention to detail, excellent time management and organisational skills, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Applicants must meet all the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification and align with the Trust's vision and values. Ideally, candidates will have at least 2 years of post-registration experience and a genuine interest in clinical research.

If you're a proactive and enthusiastic Midwife with a passion for research, we encourage you to apply and become part of our friendly and supportive team.

Working for our organisation

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*

• 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.

Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Registered Midwife or Nurse with evidence of continuing professional development.
• First degree or working towards a degree
• Evidence of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) qualification or willingness to obtain
• Knowledge of the role of a Research Midwife
• Knowledge of Research Governance Framework UK clinical trial legislation
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice
• Understanding of professional and current issues in midwifery and nursing (gynae) and in clinical research
• Knowledge of current WHR studies running within UCLH
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues

Experience

• Evidence of working as a Nurse/Midwife within an NHS Women’s Health clinical area
• 2 years post registration and clinical experience
• Exposure to research delivery within their clinical setting.

• Demonstrate clinical ability to provide high quality patient care

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Proven ability to work under own initiative and manage own workload
• High level of administrative skills & computer literacy to include use of Microsoft Office suit.
• Curiosity & detail orientated with a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstratable problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Specific Requirements

• Flexible approach to working

Communication

• Demonstrate ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with advanced written and oral communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy including experience of Microsoft programmes including Word, Excel and Teams

Personal and People Development

• Awareness of responsibility to develop and sustain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements

• Experience of supporting the induction, orientation and training of new midwifery or research staff and students

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

• 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.

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.

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.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.