Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic Research Midwife to join our Reproductive Health and Neonatal Clinical Research Delivery Team at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in the delivery of high-quality research across the gynaecology, obstetric, neonatal & fertility specialities. This includes supporting NIHR portfolio and commercial clinical trials as well as observational studies in outpatient, inpatient, and maternity settings.
This is a well-supported role within a friendly, high-performing research team embedded in a Trust recognised for research excellence and innovation.
Newcastle Hospitals is one of the UK's leading NHS organisations for research, holding NIHR Biomedical Research Centre status, with an outstanding reputation for clinical innovation.
As part of our 'Pioneering Care' strategy, we are committed to integrating research into everyday practice, continuing to build the evidence base that we practice on.
We will support your development with:Access to NIHR research training and mentorshipStudy specific training and support in your research delivery journeyOpportunities to work on reproductive health and neonatal trials whilst integrating delivery in the clinical care settingA welcoming, inclusive research environment with flexible working supportProfessional & academic development is encouraged and supported
Main duties of the job
- Build positive relationships with all clinical teams to integrate research into routine care
- Coordinate day-to-day delivery of research studies
- Support participant recruitment and informed consent
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation and data entry
- Be ready to use data entry systems such as redcap & iMedidata - training provided.
- Undertake all relevant research and study specific training.
- Ensure compliance throughout, with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research governance
- Support each-other as a team, maintaining positive team culture.
- Communicate well, be organized, proactive and ready to learn.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our team are proactive, collaborative and enthusiastic in delivering research. Boots on the ground, you will be approaching patients and working in and out of antenatal clinic and delivery suite. This is a significant and important part of the role and means being physically ready to be on your feet like any clinical post. We welcome creative thinking and team work when it comes to overcoming hurdles to research delivery.
Investing in a strong preceptorship as a start to the job is important so previous experience in daily research delivery is non-essential.
The post holder will be required to meet all of the essential criteria within the job description and person specifications. The post is 18.75h per week flexible / compressed hours would be considered if they can be demonstrated to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in joining our team, we would absolutely love to receive your application.
- To participate in the creation and maintenance of a high-quality clinical research environment.
- To initiate and manage nursing activities related to academic studies and clinical trials, from initiation to termination, according to ICH good clinical practice guidelines.
- Supervise junior members of the team.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
- Interview Date Thursday 07 August 2025
- 18 Hours 45 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our team are proactive, collaborative and enthusiastic in delivering research. Boots on the ground, you will be approaching patients and working in and out of antenatal clinic and delivery suite. This is a significant and important part of the role and means being physically ready to be on your feet like any clinical post. We welcome creative thinking and team work when it comes to overcoming hurdles to research delivery.
Investing in a strong preceptorship as a start to the job is important so previous experience in daily research delivery is non-essential.
The post holder will be required to meet all of the essential criteria within the job description and person specifications. The post is 18.75h per week flexible / compressed hours would be considered if they can be demonstrated to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in joining our team, we would absolutely love to receive your application.
- To participate in the creation and maintenance of a high-quality clinical research environment.
- To initiate and manage nursing activities related to academic studies and clinical trials, from initiation to termination, according to ICH good clinical practice guidelines.
- Supervise junior members of the team.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
- Interview Date Thursday 07 August 2025
- 18 Hours 45 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Academic attainment at diploma level and prepared to undertake degree level study
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship
Desirable
- Academic attainment at degree/masters' level
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience in clinical specialty area and/or clinical research delivery
- An understanding of research governance and the research process
Desirable
- Experience related to information retrieval and research application
- Experience of supporting clinical research delivery
- Experience of working within specialty
- Evidence of current role expansion that can be applied to the role
- Experience of mentoring junior staff
- Experience of project management
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent IT knowledge/skills
- Advanced clinical skills (i.e., venepuncture, cannulation, ECG) An understanding of the application of research in the clinical governance agenda
- High level of organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Academic attainment at diploma level and prepared to undertake degree level study
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship
Desirable
- Academic attainment at degree/masters' level
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience in clinical specialty area and/or clinical research delivery
- An understanding of research governance and the research process
Desirable
- Experience related to information retrieval and research application
- Experience of supporting clinical research delivery
- Experience of working within specialty
- Evidence of current role expansion that can be applied to the role
- Experience of mentoring junior staff
- Experience of project management
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent IT knowledge/skills
- Advanced clinical skills (i.e., venepuncture, cannulation, ECG) An understanding of the application of research in the clinical governance agenda
- High level of organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
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).
