Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a midwife to join the reproductive health and childbirth team at West Middlesex Hospital; this team is part of the larger research delivery team, so a warm welcome into a friendly, supportive environment can be expected.
If you are enthusiastic, have a positive and flexible approach to your practice and are passionate about improving women's healthcare, please consider applying.
Main duties of the job
This role includes setting up and managing mainly NIHR portfolio studies, covering a wide range of areas including preterm birth, pre-eclampsia, gynaecology and early pregnancy. We are committed to giving women the option to take part in, and experience the benefits of, clinical research as part of their routine care.
The role includes clinical care of women participating in studies, as well as sample and data collection and screening.
We are a small team who are dedicated to growth and development at West Middlesex Hospital. Within the Women's Health Research Team we deliver studies covering a variety of women's health conditions in both gynaecology, pregnancy and reproductive health. Within the team we support our team members to grow and develop.
The team very much has a collaborative approach to both the studies we select to deliver and the delivery of the studies. Our key goals are to provide studies which will improve the health of women and their families and to be accessible to all demographics. The trust has undertaken a lot of improvements to ensure that women and their families can access relevant information in a variety of mediums and languages and this is something we are passionate about in the Women's Health Research Team.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Trial Management (CTIMPs and Non-CTIMPs)
- Obtain informed consent from participants for non-CTIMP studies (i.e. observational and questionnaire) as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI) and within parameters of the protocol.
- Support participants considering taking part in interventional and observational research with the decision-making process, ensuring that their information needs are met sensitively and that they have a full understanding of the research study and its requirements.
- To ensure all Adverse Events are reported in line with the Trust Adverse Events Reporting policy
- Ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and Research Networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner.
- Facilitate and maintain (written and verbal) communication between the PI, research and clinical teams in ensuring that the study protocol is correctly implemented and research governance standards are met and maintained.
- Ensuring that all equipment used in the trial is appropriately calibrated and that supporting documentation is retained.
- Perform all visits, observations, and clinical procedures such as monitoring vital signs, body measurements, height and weight, ECGs, venepuncture, cannulation, drug administration with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule ofthe study protocol
General Clinical Duties
- Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives.
- Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area.
- Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy.
- Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives.
- Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients.
- Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required.
Clinical Trial Set Up (CTIMPs and Non-CTIMPs)
- Contribute to the assessment of trial protocols and safety, regulatory and logistical issuesin the running of the trial.
- Contribute to trial feasibility meetings.
- Liaise with the R&D Governance Team to ensure all studies have been given Health Research Authority approval and Capacity and Capability confirmation prior to commencement.
- Liaise with NIHR Clinical Research Network personnel in identifying trials in the pipeline.
- Liaise with the NIHR Clinical Research Network throughout studies and facilitate the lines of communication between the Trust / R&D and the NIHR CRN.
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the financial issues relating to the undertaking of clinical research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Trial Management (CTIMPs and Non-CTIMPs)
- Obtain informed consent from participants for non-CTIMP studies (i.e. observational and questionnaire) as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI) and within parameters of the protocol.
- Support participants considering taking part in interventional and observational research with the decision-making process, ensuring that their information needs are met sensitively and that they have a full understanding of the research study and its requirements.
- To ensure all Adverse Events are reported in line with the Trust Adverse Events Reporting policy
- Ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and Research Networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner.
- Facilitate and maintain (written and verbal) communication between the PI, research and clinical teams in ensuring that the study protocol is correctly implemented and research governance standards are met and maintained.
- Ensuring that all equipment used in the trial is appropriately calibrated and that supporting documentation is retained.
- Perform all visits, observations, and clinical procedures such as monitoring vital signs, body measurements, height and weight, ECGs, venepuncture, cannulation, drug administration with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule ofthe study protocol
General Clinical Duties
- Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives.
- Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area.
- Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy.
- Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives.
- Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients.
- Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required.
Clinical Trial Set Up (CTIMPs and Non-CTIMPs)
- Contribute to the assessment of trial protocols and safety, regulatory and logistical issuesin the running of the trial.
- Contribute to trial feasibility meetings.
- Liaise with the R&D Governance Team to ensure all studies have been given Health Research Authority approval and Capacity and Capability confirmation prior to commencement.
- Liaise with NIHR Clinical Research Network personnel in identifying trials in the pipeline.
- Liaise with the NIHR Clinical Research Network throughout studies and facilitate the lines of communication between the Trust / R&D and the NIHR CRN.
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the financial issues relating to the undertaking of clinical research.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
- Teaching / mentorship qualification
- First degree (BSc/BA)
Desirable
- Master's degree or working towards
- Diploma in Higher Education
- Registered Nurse (Adult or child as appropriate)
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post reg. experience at Band 6 level
- Wide variety of practical clinical experience, preferably both ward and clinic based.
- Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc.
Desirable
- Some experience of working on or supporting clinical trials
- Experience of clinical supervision and leadership
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
- Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
- Proven supervisory and deputising skills in clinical area
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
- Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing and midwifery
Desirable
- Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
- Knowledge of budgets
- Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
- Experience of risk management / assessment
Trust Values
Essential
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
- Open, welcoming and honest
- Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
- Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect kindness and excellence
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Effective team member
- Self-starter and able to work on own initiative
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Able to act as a patient's advocate
- Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive
- Professional and impartial at all times
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
- Teaching / mentorship qualification
- First degree (BSc/BA)
Desirable
- Master's degree or working towards
- Diploma in Higher Education
- Registered Nurse (Adult or child as appropriate)
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post reg. experience at Band 6 level
- Wide variety of practical clinical experience, preferably both ward and clinic based.
- Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc.
Desirable
- Some experience of working on or supporting clinical trials
- Experience of clinical supervision and leadership
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
- Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
- Proven supervisory and deputising skills in clinical area
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
- Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing and midwifery
Desirable
- Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
- Knowledge of budgets
- Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
- Experience of risk management / assessment
Trust Values
Essential
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
- Open, welcoming and honest
- Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
- Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect kindness and excellence
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Effective team member
- Self-starter and able to work on own initiative
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Able to act as a patient's advocate
- Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive
- Professional and impartial at all times
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).