Research Midwife

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Research Midwife to lead clinical trials delivery and support patients in research studies. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates are registered midwives with strong communication and organizational skills, dedicated to patient safety. This role offers comprehensive research training and a chance to contribute to innovative NHS care.

Benefits

Comprehensive research training

Career development pathways

Supportive team environment

Opportunities on cutting-edge trials

Chance to shape future NHS care

Qualifications

• Passion for advancing care through research.
• Previous research experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the day-to-day delivery of clinical trials.
• Recruit and support patients participating in research studies.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical and research documentation.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure efficient and effective study conduct.
• Promote awareness of clinical research within the Trust and the wider community.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Commitment to patient safety

Education

Registered Midwife (NMC)

Job description

As a Research Midwife, you'll support the delivery of the clinical trials portfolio, working alongside multidisciplinary teams, principal investigators, and patients. You'll ensure studies are conducted safely, ethically, and in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory standards.

1. Coordinate and manage the day-to-day delivery of clinical trials
2. Recruit and support patients participating in research studies
3. Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical and research documentation
4. Collaborate across departments to ensure efficient and effective study conduct
5. Promote awareness of clinical research within the Trust and the wider community

Requirements:

• Registered Midwife (NMC) with a passion for advancing care through research
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Strong commitment to patient safety and high standards of clinical care
• Previous research experience is desirable but not essential - full training and mentorship will be provided

Are you an experienced, dedicated midwife looking to broaden your career into clinical research? At The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, our Research and Development Directorate is recruiting — and we want you to be part of it.

As one of the largest NHS Trusts in the West Midlands, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred research that improves health outcomes across the region and beyond. You'll play a pivotal role in bringing ground-breaking treatments and innovations to the patients who need them most. We value diversity and believe it drives innovation, ideas, and debate. We warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Together, we're building an inclusive culture where everyone belongs and can thrive.

We embrace innovation and new ways of working. The use of AI tools in completing applications is monitored to ensure transparency and fairness. You are permitted to use AI to assist with your application; however, you must declare its use. Failure to disclose may result in disqualification or further investigation.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute, and community services. We are proud of our diversity and are committed to creating flexible working arrangements to suit your needs.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive research training and career development pathways
• A supportive, innovative, and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge trials across diverse clinical areas
• A chance to help shape the future of NHS care through research
• Join a team where research is at the heart of everything we do — and make a lasting difference in patients' lives.