Clinical Research Midwife

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Midwife at Homerton Healthcare. The post holder will promote clinical trials at Homerton Healthcare, acting as a resource for Midwifery and Reproductive Health regarding current and future clinical trials. This will involve establishing study feasibility, pre-trial set up, recruitment of participants, education and monitoring of research patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.

Main duties of the job:

• You will be a member of the maternity research team under the Research and Innovations team at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
• You will be working as a Band 6 Clinical Research Midwife.
• You will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in research.
• The post holder will be responsible for the set-up, maintenance, and close down clinical trials in accordance with local, national and international legislation.
• You will lead studies to assess patients' suitability, ensuring informed consent is obtained; co-ordinate the logistics for patient visits and undertake patient assessments in accordance with study protocol.
• All data to be recorded, including adverse and serious adverse events, in accordance with ICH-GCP and local national and international legislation.
• Whilst the post holder will be allocated in the first instance to work within a specific research team and clinical environment, they will be expected to work in an alternative research team to meet the needs of studies being conducted throughout Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

About us:

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Person Specification:

Education

• Essential: NMC registration, Evidence of continuing professional development
• Desirable: GCP training

Skills and abilities

• Essential: Proven teaching and assessing skill, Ability to apply current research to practice, Able to manage difficult situations effectively, Able to prioritise and meet deadlines, Able to use own initiative, Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills, Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information, Demonstrate awareness of wider NHS service development, IT skills, Able to perform venepuncture, Works well under pressure, Motivated, Flexible and adaptable
• Desirable: Leadership skills

Experience and Knowledge

• Essential: Relevant experience at band 6 within a relevant specialty, Experience of supervision of junior staff or equivalent experience, For specialist areas able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group, Knowledge of research and audit and understanding of Good clinical practice (GCP), Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
• Desirable: Research experience, Experience of implementing change

Other requirements

• Essential: Commitment and Adherence to the Equality Act, Understanding of the Trust Values, Willingness to work flexibility, Willingness to work on different buildings, Willingness to work with an expanded team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship: 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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.