Research Midwife

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Clinical Research Midwife to support clinical trials and research studies in pregnant women and their babies. The post is based within the Edinburgh Pregnancy Research Team (EPRT) and may involve collaboration with NHS Lothian and the Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research.

The role requires experience in pregnancy care, excellent communication, and the ability to plan and manage a busy workload in accordance with GCP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the pregnancy journey and associated care from antenatal clinic setting through birth and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical trials and research studies in pregnant women/people and their babies.
• Work in collaboration with EPRT, University of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian, and the Edinburgh Reproductive Tissue Biobank to manage studies and ensure high standards of care.

Job description

Full-time: 35 hours. (part-time hours may be considered)

Fixed-term: January 2027 - December 2027

The Opportunity:

Together we can dogreat things. Be part of something bigger.

A unique employer in a vibrant city

The Universityisn’tjust any employer. We are part of alocal communityand a contributor toglobal thinking,progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in aUniversitythat has made significant contributions to society, medicine,physicsand teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on the more ground-breaking technologies and practices. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in the
communities around us while contributing to the world at large.

Make a meaningful impact

Join theUniversity of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Pregnancy Research Team andyou’llbe making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — whereyou’lldo meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.

Job type: Clinical Research Midwife

People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you.

We are looking for aResearchMidwife to join the Edinburgh PregnancyResearchTeam (EPRT) to support clinical trials andresearchstudies in pregnant women/people and their babies. Based in theInstitute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research and NHS Lothian RIE,the successful candidatewillbe assigned toone or moreresearchstudies, working closely with colleagues in EPRT, University of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian, and the Edinburgh Reproductive Tissue Biobank. Knowledge of the pregnancy journeyand associated carefrom anantenatal clinic setting through to birth and beyond is essential. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and be able to plan and manage a busy workload according to the needs of thestudies. They will ensure the highest standard of care is delivered toresearchparticipants, in accordance with the protocols, Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (GCP) and applicable legislation.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Rebecca Reynolds ([e-mail]).

A market pay supplement equivalent to 7% of salary shall be payable in addition to substantive salary. Additionally, the normal incremental pay range for this post will be points 1-9 of the published scales.

An Honorary NHS contract will besoughtfor the successful post holder. You therefore must be eligible to hold an honorary contract with NHS Lothian, and must also be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.

£35,302 to £40,704 per annum (plus 7% market pay supplement) (Grade 6)