Clinical Research Midwife / Nurse /Practitioner

Clinical Research Midwife / Nurse /Practitioner

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, 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.

Main duties of the job

1. The post holder will support the aims of the Trust and the NIHR clinical research network to improve the speed, quality, and integration of clinical research, through the successful delivery of clinical research in the NHS.
2. The post holder will be a recognised expert in one or more specialties with an understanding of the research environment. They will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of clinical research projects, collaborating with key personnel throughout the trust and network to ensure continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials.
3. The focus of the role will be in supporting the delivery and development of the research portfolio through identification of suitable participants, co-ordination, recruitment, performance and maintenance of study documentation. The post holder will require sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in the clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients advocate.
4. The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of research participants and is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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.

For an informal discussion please contact Danielle Thornton (Lead Research Midwife danielle.thornton4@nhs.net).

Person Specification

• Health professional registration or first degree in life sciences
• Has attained or is working towards a Degree/ Certificate /Diploma in management/ professional nursing issues

Experience

• Relevant clinical experience within research
• Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data
• Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
• Experience in managing complex information
• Experience of supervision of junior staff

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

• Evidence of Leadership skills
• Proven teaching and assessing skills
• In-depth knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons
• Ability to apply current research to practice

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.