Clinical Research Midwife, Nurse or Practitioner | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London is seeking an experienced research midwife/nurse to support a neonate screening study. The role involves consenting participants, organizing sample collection, and working collaboratively within a dynamic research team. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, research experience, and a keen interest in women's health. The position offers opportunities for career development and flexible working.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Optional benefits like Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Experience working on clinical research studies.
• Knowledge of GCP principles.
• Ability to consent participants and organize sample collection.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate efficient and participant-focused research.
• Manage local portfolio of clinical research studies.
• Perform clinical protocol related tasks independently.

Skills

Research experience

Attention to detail

Collaborative work

Education

Relevant nursing or midwifery qualifications

Job description

At the current time, WHRC is looking to appoint an experienced research midwife / nurse or experienced research practitioner to work on the Generation Study which is sponsored by Genomics England. The study focuses on screening neonates for approximately 200 rare conditions at birth using umbilical cord blood.

The postholder will assist with the effective running of the study, consenting participants and organising sample collection, whilst adhering to the principles of GCP. There may also be the opportunity to work on a variety of other projects.

The postholder of this new role will work within the WHRC research team and have the opportunity to develop specialist research skills in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have research experience, have an interest in the improvement of women’s health, attention to detail and a willingness to work collaboratively.

The post holder will be based primarily at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital but will also be expected to work at St Mary’s Hospital. This is a 12-month fixed term role to cover maternity leave, there may be the opportunity for extension.
• To facilitate efficient, safe and participant focused research
• To contribute to the management of the local portfolio of clinical research studies
• To demonstrate sound knowledge of the life cycle of a research project from inception to study close out and performing all clinical protocol related tasks independently to include
• accurate data capture in nursing and medical notes
• accurate transfer of source data to case report form
• monitoring of toxicity
• recording and reporting of adverse events
• accurate procedure for blood collecting for pharmacokinetics studies
• To autonomously work with the clinical team to identify and recruit patients suitable for entry into clinical trials having understanding of the clinical patient pathway

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview..



The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.




This advert closes on Friday 1 Aug 2025