Job summary The Women's Health Research is a central hub for reproductive and childbirth research across the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. At the current time, the Women's Health Research Team is looking to expand its team and portfolio of studies. In this post you will work within the Women's Health Research team and have the opportunity to develop specialist research skills in a vibrant environment. You will also have the opportunity to attend research and educational activities. The ideal candidate will be a midwife who has an interest in the improvement of women's health and enthusiasm to learn Main duties of the job The appointee's main responsibilities will include providing senior skilled midwifery care to ensure the safe and efficient running of research studies within the designated facility. This includes ensuring the research has full approval to proceed; screening and recruiting participants, collecting data and data entry. The appointee will also identify barriers to recruitment and assist in finding solutions to overcome these. To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of care, using agreed frameworks. To manage and participate in the co-ordination of research studies within the facility and provide research skills and senior clinical care for patients undergoing investigations. The role requires the development and maintenance of clinical practice skills and competencies including venepuncture, cannulation, IV and oral drug administration, analysis of blood samples, vital signs measurements, Basic Life Support/ILS and other advanced skills as required for specific studies. About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Part-time Reference number 358-7059841-COR Job locations Leicester Royal Infirmary Leicester LE1 5WW Job description Job responsibilities An important aspect of the role is the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies. The post holder will provide the highest standards of patient care in line with research protocols and will ensure that such research safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines for research. To work alongside Principle Investigators and the research team to assist in the delivery of a high quality research service of clinical expertise, professional advice, support, guidance and education to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within the Obstetric & Midwifery research service. The post-holder will ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to research subjects and, where relevant to their families, in partnership with all members of the multi professional and research teams. The appointee will also be required to process biological samples. Job description Job responsibilities An important aspect of the role is the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies. The post holder will provide the highest standards of patient care in line with research protocols and will ensure that such research safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines for research. To work alongside Principle Investigators and the research team to assist in the delivery of a high quality research service of clinical expertise, professional advice, support, guidance and education to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within the Obstetric & Midwifery research service. The post-holder will ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to research subjects and, where relevant to their families, in partnership with all members of the multi professional and research teams. The appointee will also be required to process biological samples. Person Specification Essential Essential Research Midwife essential Essential GCP and Consent training Essential Essential Clinical maternity research experience Person Specification Essential Essential Research Midwife essential Essential GCP and Consent training Essential Essential Clinical maternity research experience 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address Leicester Royal Infirmary Leicester LE1 5WW Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)