Research Midwife

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Sunderland is seeking a Research Midwife to support clinical research. Responsibilities include recruiting patients for trials, coordinating activities, and contributing to research development. Candidates must be registered midwives with relevant experience and knowledge of clinical research practices. The role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a focus on high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Access to fitness centre

Career progression opportunities

Support for childcare arrangements

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• Registered midwife with experience in a clinical environment.
• Knowledge of ICH GCP and Informed Consent.
• Experience with research ethics/R&D approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and monitor clinical trial patients.
• Coordinate trials from feasibility to close out.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams for research delivery.

Skills

Organizing clinical trials

Autonomous work

Effective communication

Data collection accuracy

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

First level registered midwife

PGD level academic development

Job description

Go back to South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

Research Midwife

The closing date is 03 October 2025

We are looking for Research Midwife to support and deliver clinical research. The individual should be highly motivated, enthusiastic and capable of contributing to the development of research within our midwifery research team.

If you are committed to providing high-quality care to patients and helping them to make the right decisions about their treatment options, with the skills to guide and advise them throughout their research journey, this role could be for you.

You will be instrumental in implementing study objectives and will provide dedicated support to ensure that the study is delivered to time and target.

You will be educated to degree level; you will have post-registration experience of working in a clinical environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Research Midwife you will be responsible for the recruitment, education, monitoring and follow up of clinical trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data. You will also be responsible for all aspects of trial coordination from feasibility to close out.

Post holder will contribute to the development of evidence-based practice and the body of professional knowledge.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be a registered midwife and will work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary O&G research team which has been established for more than 10 years. The postholder will maintain the clinical competences required of a clinical midwife.

The post holder will support the development and delivery of clinical research in O&G across the Trust.

Will initiate and manage midwifery activities related to a wide portfolio of clinical research trials, from initiation to close out in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Trust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Work patterns will mainly involve supporting research delivery at Sunderland Royal Hospital, with flexibility in covering O&G research at South Tyneside District General Hospital when required. Post holder will supervise junior members of the team.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to organise programmes of several clinical trials at any one time.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and co-ordinate own workload and that of others.
• Ability to work autonomously using own initiative and as a member of a small team as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Verbal; to communicate appropriately with clinical colleagues and patients.
• Ability to explain complex clinical trial information.
• Written; ability to produce written reports.
• Interpersonal; ability to engage with trial subjects and maintain relationship of trust and confidence
• Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to research trials.
• Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office packages including word, excel, PowerPoint and outlook
• Evidence of attention to detail and accuracy in data collection
• Ability to develop word processing, report writing and presentation

Experience

• Specialist knowledge or experience in research
• Experience of collaborating with other agencies
• Experience of managing staff/projects
• Experience of providing patient/staff education

Other

• The Job holder may be required to travel to/work at various sites, therefore must meet the travel requirements of the post.
• Work patterns can involve supporting research delivery across units in the South Tyneside and Sunderland Health Care Group and other partner organisations in the NENC Clinical Research Network

Qualifications

• First level registered midwife with experience.
• Evidence of specialist knowledge and skills in research through practical experience and/or theoretical study.
• Knowledge of ICH GCP and Informed Consent
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
• Basic IT Skills
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development at PGD level
• Knowledge of recent NHS legislation
• Understanding of consent processes for research
• Awareness of changing trends within health care
• Attended GCP training.
• Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues
• Knowledge of research ethics/R&D approval processes

Personal Qualities

• Approachable
• Reliable
• Proactive
• Strong motivation to work within the field of research.
• Diplomatic and calm under pressure
• Team worker with flexible approach to work
• Willing to undertake personal development training as required.
• Self-motivated with the ability or organise and plan

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.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust