Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Midwife with an interest in clinical research to join our dynamic research team at University College London Hospital on a 12 month fixed term contract.
While prior research experience is preferred, it is not essential as full training will be provided. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to quickly understand and implement complex academic protocols, possess strong attention to detail, excellent time management and organisational skills, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Applicants must meet all the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification and align with the Trust's vision and values. Ideally, candidates will have at least 2 years of post-registration experience and a genuine interest in clinical research.
If you're a proactive and enthusiastic Midwife with a passion for research, we encourage you to apply and become part of our friendly and supportive team.
Main duties of the job
This role involves the delivery and oversight of two trials: the ACES trial, assessing the feasibility and acceptability of implementing cytomegalovirus (CMV) screening in antenatal care, and the Flip2 trial, a randomised controlled trial exploring whether the vaginal probiotic LACTIN-V (Lactobacillus crispatus) reduces preterm birth risk in high-risk women.
Details of our wider obstetrics and gynaecology research portfolio are available on our Maternity Research webpage:https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-service/womens-health-1/maternity-services/maternity-research
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with evidence of continuing professional development.
- First degree
- Evidence of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) qualification or willingness to obtain
- Knowledge of the role of a Research Midwife
- Knowledge of Clinical Research Governance
- Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice
- Understanding of professional and current issues in midwifery and gynaecology, and in clinical research
- Knowledge of current women's health studies running within UCLH
- Understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with advanced written and oral communication skills
- Excellent computer literacy including experience of Microsoft programmes including Word, Excel and Teams
Personal & People development
Essential
- Awareness of responsibility to develop and sustain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements
Desirable
- Experience of supporting the induction, orientation and training of new midwifery or research staff and students
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working as Midwife within a women's health clinical area
- 2 years post registration
- Demonstrate clinical ability to provide high quality patient care
Desirable
- Exposure to research delivery within their clinical setting.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Proven ability to work under own initiative and manage own workload.
- High level of administrative skills & computer literacy to include use of Microsoft Office suit.
- Curiosity & detail orientated with a high level of accuracy.
- Demonstratable problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with evidence of continuing professional development.
- First degree
- Evidence of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) qualification or willingness to obtain
- Knowledge of the role of a Research Midwife
- Knowledge of Clinical Research Governance
- Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice
- Understanding of professional and current issues in midwifery and gynaecology, and in clinical research
- Knowledge of current women's health studies running within UCLH
- Understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with advanced written and oral communication skills
- Excellent computer literacy including experience of Microsoft programmes including Word, Excel and Teams
Personal & People development
Essential
- Awareness of responsibility to develop and sustain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements
Desirable
- Experience of supporting the induction, orientation and training of new midwifery or research staff and students
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working as Midwife within a women's health clinical area
- 2 years post registration
- Demonstrate clinical ability to provide high quality patient care
Desirable
- Exposure to research delivery within their clinical setting.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Proven ability to work under own initiative and manage own workload.
- High level of administrative skills & computer literacy to include use of Microsoft Office suit.
- Curiosity & detail orientated with a high level of accuracy.
- Demonstratable problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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).
