The Research & Innovation Department is offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Midwife on a secondment or fixed-term basis for 8 months. This research role will primarily support Obstetrics & Gynaecology National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) studies, while also contributing to other research areas in line with service needs.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has a strong and well-established reputation for initiating and delivering high-quality research studies within the NIHR (National Institute Health Research) portfolio.
The Research Midwife role is pivotal in ensuring the safe, effective, and timely delivery of research studies, ultimately improving patient outcomes and experiences. You will play a key role in supporting participants, maintaining study protocols, and contributing to high standards of research governance.
Identify, screen, discuss and recruit potential participants into appropriate studies.
Support the informed consent process, ensuring the participant is fully informed prior to participation in MHRA-approved clinical trials.
Co-ordinate and carry out participant visits in accordance with study protocols, including co-ordinating special tests in other departments, collection of data, coding, data entry, and patient support.
Carry out clinical procedures and treatment interventions using pre-determined protocols, including clinical examination of patients and recording of clinical data.
Carry out the collection, processing and shipping of biological specimens according
to protocols, including venepuncture, venous cannulation, administering of intra- venous (where appropriate) and recording vital signs.
Ensure that the patient’s health and safety are paramount in all procedures that take place for trial purposes. place for trial purposes.
Report and record any adverse events as dictated by Trust, Sponsor or Network
protocols
Ensure clinical and research documentation and record keeping is completed
accurately and efficiently in accordance with NMC and EU Directive (ICH GCP)
Guidelines.
Ensure data security in line with Data Protection Act 2018.
Maintain regular contact with the Senior Midwife/Trust Research Manager for professional support and guidance.
Have sufficient computer skills for the handling and management of computerised data.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Please see Job overview and attached Job description for further information about the research position available in WUTH.
