Clinical Research Midwife / Nurse

Job summary

The Women's Health Research Centre (WHRC) at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is at the forefront of clinical research aimed at improving outcomes and experiences in women's reproductive health and childbirth. An opportunity has arisen to appoint a Band-6 Research Midwife/Nurse to work within the WHRC.

The postholder will support the day-to-day delivery of clinical research, including consenting participants, collecting and processing samples, and maintaining accurate, confidential patient data. The role requires strict adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles.

The postholder will have an opportunity to contribute to a range of women's health studies from pre-conception to menopause including obstetric medicine and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy. This role offers the chance to develop specialist research skills within a dynamic, supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in women's health research, strong interest in advancing women's health outcomes, excellent attention to detail, and willing to work collaboratively as part of a team.

The postholder will be based between Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital and St Mary's Hospital. This is a 12-month fixed term role covering maternity leave, however there may be the opportunity for extension. Part time/job share or secondment will be considered.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will support the aims of the Trust and the National Institute for Health and Care Research clinical network to improve the speed, quality, and integration of clinical research, through the successfuldelivery of clinical research in the NHS.
• The post holder will be a recognised expert in one or more specialities with anunderstanding of the research environment. They will take responsibility for the coordinationand management of clinical research projects, collaborating with keypersonnel throughout the trust and network to ensure continued care and support forpatients involved in clinical trials.
• The focus of the role will be in supporting the delivery and development of the research portfolio through identification of suitable participants, co-ordination, recruitment, performance and maintenance of study documentation.
• The post holder will require sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in the clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients advocate.
• The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being ofresearch participants and is conducted to good Clinical Practice.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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