East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) is a large, diverse and complex organisation with an active and vibrant research programme. As part of the Research & Innovation (R&I) department, you can expect to work with a dynamic and proactive team, who recognise and integrate research as a core aspect of care delivery.
The Research Midwife role will be part of the research workforce within the Trust and will support the delivery of high-quality maternity research studies. We are looking for an experienced midwife to help support and expand the large portfolio of NIHR maternity research studies within the Trust.
The role will also include working clinically as a midwife within the maternity department 2 days per week.
The post-holder will be based at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, between the R&I department (0.6 WTE) and the maternity department (0.4 WTE).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical research support to various individuals and teams conducting research within the Trust. This will include taking responsibility for the co-ordination, facilitation and delivery of concurrent research studies.
In addition to the clinic/patient-based tasks, this role includes document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection, adherence to Good Clinical Practice and research governance and contributing to the continued improvement in the care of research participants and quality of research data.
Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential for this post, along with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
Due to the nature of research and potential fluctuations in study demands and/or workload and staffing levels, it may be necessary for the post-holder to cover additional specialities and/or sites as required; therefore, flexibility is essential.
Job responsibilities
Professional (Research)
1. To manage allocated projects, set timescales and resolve problems. Responsibilities within a particular trial must be discussed, agreed and documented within the study file before conducting any trial-related activities.
2. To provide research midwife support for individual studies being conducted within the Trust. It is expected that this will involve working on a number of projects at a time.
3. To ensure that training pertinent to research is kept up to date, e.g. Good Clinical Practice (GCP), informed consent, and to attend and maintain training for skills, as required.
4. To be flexible in approach to work as the role may require flexibility in time, e.g. for specific treatments.
5. To work unsupervised and self-directed in all areas of practice relating to the conduct of clinical trials and research studies.
6. To assist with the preparation and presentation of abstracts and papers for meetings, conferences and publication.
Professional (Midwifery)
1. Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to junior midwives and healthcare assistants and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines.
2. Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented.
3. Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager.
4. Ensure that all quality initiatives within the midwifery environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.
5. Assist in the development of clinical protocols ensuring that these are reviewed in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Ward/Unit manager.
6. Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements.
7. Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, midwifery colleagues and other multi-agency professionals.
8. Adhere to the professional standards of practice and behaviour for midwives, as required by the NMC Code, and demonstrate the skills, knowledge and attributes described in the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Midwives.
9. Maintain own professional development and competence to practice whilst actively supporting others.
10. Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and attend meetings whilst promoting a positive team spirit.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
* Practising Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
* Evidence of continuing Professional development
* Higher degree and/or formal study of research design
* Additional relevant training/qualifications
Skills and experience
* Minimum of 2 years of post-registration experience
* Experienced in teaching others and responding to learning needs
* Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working
* Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time effectively
* Proven organisational skills and ability to work to targets and deadlines
* Ability to work as part of a team and excellent collaborative skills
* The ability to converse at ease with women and provide advice in accurate spoken English
* Ability to provide woman-centred care
* Relevant clinical skills, e.g. venepuncture, drug administration, recording physiological investigations
* Previous experience working in patient-facing clinical research delivery role within the NHS
Governance
* Knowledge of clinical research standards & regulations
* Awareness of safety reporting and pharmacovigilance
* Knowledge of local and national maternity transformation programme
* Basic understanding of research design & methodology
* GCP trained
Personal/professional attributes
* Upholds and models the Trust values
* Meticulous attention to detail
* Excellent team player
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS, both locally and nationally
Other requirements
* Committed to self-development
* Car owner/driver
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.
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