Research Midwife - Generation Study

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding research midwifery team. Do you want to be part of one of the best and biggest research midwifery teams in the UK? You would be working on a groundbreaking research, The Generation Study which will sequence the genomes of 100,000 newborn babies. Every year hundreds of babies are born in the UK with rare genetic conditions, early intervention can enhance the health and quality of life. If you feel passionate about improving care and being part of this project, apply now and become part of the team!

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for maximising recruitment into the Generation Study within the Trust. This will include developing recruitment strategies, monitoring rates of recruitment, performance studies within the Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital. The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well being of research participants and is conducted to Good Clinical Practice and in compliance to the respective research protocol and UK/EU law.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Two years post registration including 2 years experience within maternity or genetics specialty
• Registered Midwife or Nurse, NMC Registered
• Able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of midwifery practice

Desirable

• Experience of clinical trials co-ordination, nursing research
• Awareness of research process

Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication
• Self-starter and able to motivate others
• Team player
• Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and the ability to work well under pressure
• To have excellent time Management
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise their workload
• Assertive and strong patient advocate.

Desirable

• Ability to trouble shoot and problem solve within the scope of research
• Experience in the setting up and delivery of clinical trials.

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Women's Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TG

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