Senior Clinical Research Midwife
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Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Research Midwife with extensive experience in clinical research to join our clinical trials team based across University Hospitals Sussex. This exciting position will provide the ideal opportunity to combine clinical research skills with research managerial and leadership skills.
The post holder will be overseeing a broad portfolio of maternity clinical trials across four hospitals. In addition they will deliver their own portfolio of studies. The post-holder will provide expert midwifery care to patients who participate in research, supporting them in their decision-making to participate in trials, strict protocol adherence, data collection, and organisation of relevant tests and procedures. The post holder will also be responsible for promoting research within Trust departments and supporting colleagues and local investigators to deliver high quality research activity to support patient care. The role requires flexibility and the ability to work as a team member and under own direction.
Applicants with extensive experience in clinical research midwifery will be considered. Leadership/managerial experience will be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of a clinical research midwifery team across all four maternity units within UH Sussex (Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing & Chichester). Coordinating, implementing, and running research studies within these maternity departments.
- The post holder will grow, manage and oversee a portfolio of non-commercial and commercial clinical research studies, working closely with Principal Investigators and clinical staff.
- Shares responsibility for development and management of clinical research across the organisation.
- Provide professional midwifery leadership and support at departmental level and to clinical research midwives across divisions and collaborate with the senior nursing/midwifery managers to enhance nursing and midwifery practice and strategy.
- Act as a role model and clinical expert at departmental level ensuring high standards of care and safety of research participants, ensuring appropriate cover and skill mix for smooth running of research projects.
- Provides specialist education and training to staff and students.
- Deputises for Lead/Head Research Nurses as required.
About us
Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. 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.
Build a career with us: 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.
Details
Date posted
25 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
279-5503455-JUL23
Job locations
Worthing Hospital or Royal Sussex County Hospital
Worthing or Brighton
BN11 2DH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing Hospital or Royal Sussex County Hospital
Worthing or Brighton
BN11 2DH
Employer's website
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