The Clinical Research Midwife will be working closely with our team of clinical research midwives across the UHS sites to delivery high quality research in Obstetrics and Midwifery. They will initially be supervised in their provision of the day to day management of an allocated portfolio of studies. This includes successful recruitment and retention of patients, strict protocol adherence, data collection, and organisation of relevant tests and procedures.

The post holder will manage the Obstetric/Maternity portfolio of studies, ensuring successful recruitment, adherence to protocols, data collection, and organisation of tests, procedures and medication. They must possess specialised Obstetric knowledge for complex clinical trials and provide expert care to participants. Flexibility and adaptability are essential due to the dynamic nature of the portfolio.

The post holder will promote research within Trust departments and support colleagues and investigators to deliver high-quality research for patient care.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include collaborating with the research team to support and manage clinical trials, maintaining project records, and fostering professional relationships across professional boundaries. The post holder will proactively manage change to achieve results and drive initiatives in line with organisational strategies and health trends.

This post is 30 hours per week from Monday to Friday. The days/ times the hours are worked over will be agreed with the post holder prior to their start.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in ourOutstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide delivery of high-quality care and clinical research.
• Coordinate portfolio of research studies using expert clinical and research knowledge.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care and research protocols delivered to patients/participants, involving their carers and or relatives.
• Ensure patient/participation treatment is in accordance with clinical research & local protocols and Good Clinical Practice.
• Continually evaluate the quality of the care given, regularly assessing the needs of the patients/participants and effects change required to ensure their safety.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals as necessary to optimise patient/participant care.
• Participate in decisions concerning the treatments that are given within the context of the research protocol and care of the patient/participant.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Person Specification

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Current NMC registered midwife

Essential

• Holds NMC Registration

Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience

Essential

• Qualification certificate

Specialist knowledge in Obstetric clinical practice in an acute NHS setting

Essential

• Midwifery experience, example of specialist knowledge in application

Clearly able to demonstrate Trust values

Essential

• Example of demonstrating trust values in application

Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload

Essential

• Demonstrated in application

Obstetric clinical trial experience in an NHS setting

Desirable

• NHS research experience

Good Clinical Practice certification

Desirable

• Certification of GCP or awareness and willingness to complete GCP

Experience of using computer systems including Excel

Desirable

• Discussed in application

Recent clinical midwifery experience

Desirable

• Recent employment history

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richard's Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

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279-6581602-AUG24