Clinical Research Midwife
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Midwife to join the team at Leighton Hospital to support the delivery of high quality research - working 22.5 hours per week. This post is specifically to support Midwifery, Women's Health and Neonatal studies and applications are encouraged from those with experience working in this field.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities include providing leadership, management of NIHR Portfolio adopted clinical trials and actively promoting research. The job will involve liaising with Trust based clinicians, universities and other NHS and industry bodies to deliver and embed research into the Maternity unit. Tasks incorporated into the role include the identification of eligible patients, the presentation of trials to potential participants to ensure their appropriate recruitment, safe data management and site organisation. The post holder will utilise their clinical skills and will need good communication and attention to detail as well as having the ability to work autonomously.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the knowledge and skills identified in the outline for this post making use of all resources available to them and utilising any appropriate development frameworks. Additionally, there will be a requirement for the post holder to work flexibly to meet the needs of the research studies.
Please see attached job description for full list of duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with NMC
- Evidence of relevant Degree
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience of working in a midwifery role
- Working knowledge of the processes that are required to conduct research (e.g. gaining a favourable ethical opinion, Trust R&D etc)
Skills
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in time management with the ability to meet deadlines and also work with several projects simultaneously
- Good team player and able to motivate oneself and work independently
Desirable
- Understanding of good research management and governance
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 (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).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
