About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding research midwifery team. Do you want to be part of one of the best and biggest research midwifery teams in the UK? Our portfolio of clinical trials is vast, varied and we have some very exciting upcoming projects. We have an amazing team with so many opportunities for development, so come and join us!
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for maximising recruitment into research studies within the Trust. This will include developing recruitment strategies, monitoring rates of recruitment, performance studies within the Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital. The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well being of research participants and is conducted to Good Clinical Practice and in compliance to the respective research protocol and UK/EU law.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Midwife NMC registered Minimum 2 Year post registration experience and completed preceptorship
Desirable
Experience of Clinical Trials co-ordination, Midwifery research
Knowledge & Nature of Experience Essential
Able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of midwifery practice Cannulation Phlebotomy Administrating medication
Desirable
Awareness of research process
Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential
Able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication Self-starter and able to motivate others Team player Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and the ability to work well under pressure
Desirable
Be able to work shifts including weekends and nights Ability to trouble shoot and problem solve within the scope of research
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge Essential
Assertive and strong patient advocate Maintaining study stock, resources and equipment Computer Literacy and knowledgeable of current patient data systems Demonstrate how you can be a research advocate
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes Essential
To have excellent time Management Well organised with the ability to prioritise their workload. Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
Desirable
Experience in the setting up and delivery of clinical trials.
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 Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address Birmingham Women's Hospital
Mindelsohn way
Birmingham
B15 2TG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)