Research Midwife/ Sister/ AHP

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A large teaching hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse or allied health professional to join their Reproductive Health Research Team. This role involves providing clinical care and research support, working in a multidisciplinary environment while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety. Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in maternity care and a keen interest in clinical research, with leadership skills encouraged. Competitive salary and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Statutory Registered Allied Health Professional.
• Extensive clinical experience in maternity or women’s health.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist research and clinical care to participants.
• Integrate research into clinical service.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

IT skills

Clinical research interest

Attention to detail

Education

Degree level education

Mentorship qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

NHS IT systems

Job description

Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Main duties

Working as part of the Reproductive Health Research Team, you will provide specialist research and clinical care to our research participants. You will take part in all aspects of the research delivery process, from screening potential participants, approaching and discussing their involvement, consenting, completing trial assessments and investigations, delivering interventions, and following up for data collection and safety; all the while you will be ensuring our patients’ safety, rights, and wellbeing are placed at the very centre of our research. To provide the very best care to our participants, you will integrate research into the clinical service and foster close working relationships with the multidisciplinary team. Your clinical skills and experience in maternity will be utilised to provide high-quality care throughout your patients’ research journey, including (as applicable to your professional role) antenatal assessment, venesection, vaccination and medication administration, and ECGs.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

What experience / skills are needed?

The successful candidate will have extensive clinical experience in a maternity or women’s health setting at a senior band 5 or band 6 level. Research experience is desirable but not essential as you will be given full training by our Research Midwives and senior leaders, with oversight from our research education team. A keen interest in research and progressing health outcomes for our patient population is essential. Leadership and / or project management experience will be of particular importance as we work on many research studies at a time, requiring IT skills and a keen attention to detail. We do cover a 24/7 service, though unsociable working hours are down to individual study need and therefore infrequent, and with sufficient notice. Our core working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00. Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Person specification

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse/ Statutory Registered Allied Health Professional on relevant part of the NMC/HCPC register
• Educated to or working towards Degree level.
• Mentorship qualification (or evidence of meeting the outcomes of the NMC/HCPC standards)
• Evidence of on-going professional / academic development.
• Clinical Skills certification relevant to role and specialty

Desirable criteria

• Certification Leadership or management course
• Degree in healthcare or biomedical science subject
• Specialist qualification.

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Extensive post registration experience, including considerable senior band 5 experience in clinical research or a relevant clinical speciality
• Knowledge and experience within a relevant / acute healthcare / NHS setting
• Recent management or leadership experience
• Interest in Clinical Research
• Knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Knowledge of International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP).
• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice.

Desirable criteria

• Clinical Research experience.
• Experience as an NMC / HCPC sign-off mentor or clinical practice assessor.
• Experience of leading the delivery of a clinical research project.
• Experience of being a link nurse (e.g. infection prevention, Manual handling, fire warden, etc)

Aptitudes And Skills Required

Essential criteria

• IT literate (proficient in Microsoft office applications)

Desirable criteria

• Experience with NHS IT systems (eCamis, Charts, EDMS, BadgerNET)
• Experience with Research IT systems (EDGE, ODP)
• Experience with electronic data capture systems

Values and behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together