Job summary
The Women's Health Research Centre (WHRC) at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London is dedicated to improving women's reproductive health and childbirth. Our work focuses on enhancing care, outcomes and experiences, and we are now seeking a passionate individual to join us as a Senior Research Midwife / Nurse.
This role involves coordinating various research studies and patient recruitment. The WHRC's diverse portfolio includes preconception, obstetrics and genomics studies. Initially, the postholder will lead a new commercial study and contribute to prematurity research. They will also line manage a team of research midwives/nurses. Prior commercial research experience is highly desirable; proven line management experience is essential.
The postholder will help develop collaborative working methods to support recruitment and project management of portfolio-adopted and commercial studies. They will work across Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital and St Mary's Hospital, support the Lead Research Midwife in WHRC operations, and act as deputy when needed.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative research in women's health.
Main duties of the job
- To facilitate efficient, safe, high quality care and support for patients participating in research.
- Demonstrates high level clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge
- To support and work with clinical teams to ensure research is embedded in the patient care pathway
- To lead on the set up, coordination and management of the local portfolio of clinical research studies
- To demonstrate sound knowledge of the life cycle of a research project from inception to study close out and performing all clinical protocol related tasks independently
- To act as a specialist resource for patients and the clinical teams by providing comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training on matters relating to research ethics and governance
- To lead the team to support frameworks for research delivery including recruitment to time and target and recruitment of first patient within 30 days of NHS permission
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Health professional registration active NMC registration
- Masters Degree or equivalent experience
- Teaching qualification of equivalent experience
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
Desirable
- Project Management qualification or experience Text
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical and research experience at Band 6 or equivalent
- Understanding of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
- Proven clinical research experience
- Research Governance Framework and ICH GCP
Desirable
- Understanding of grant application process
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences and through a variety if mediums with confidence, empathy and enthusiasm
- Proven ability to educate and support clinical staff in clinical trial methodology and delivery
- Proven ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Health professional registration active NMC registration
- Masters Degree or equivalent experience
- Teaching qualification of equivalent experience
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
Desirable
- Project Management qualification or experience Text
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical and research experience at Band 6 or equivalent
- Understanding of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
- Proven clinical research experience
- Research Governance Framework and ICH GCP
Desirable
- Understanding of grant application process
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences and through a variety if mediums with confidence, empathy and enthusiasm
- Proven ability to educate and support clinical staff in clinical trial methodology and delivery
- Proven ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
