Job summary Applications are open for an experienced Midwife (Clinicalresearch practitioner (CRP)) to join our research team. For the purposes of brevity the term CRP is used to represent all health professionals working in a patient facing role in clinical research including nurses, midwives, AHPs, scientists and clinical research practitioners on the relevant AHSC register. However, for this post applications will only be considered from Registered Midwives due to the current needs of the service. The successful candidate will have experience of working as a Midwife in either an in-patient or out-patient setting.You will predominantly work on the maternity and neonatal portfolios, however may be required to work flexibly across specialties dependent on service needs. Previous research experience is desirable but not essential for this post as full research training will be provided You will be working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to support and deliver research projects relevant to our local population. You will be required to work autonomously and will also be responsible for identifying new research opportunities, coordinating and managing a number of clinical trials. As this is a part time post secondments will be considered up to a maximum of 2 years in line with Trust policy. Informal visits for further details about the post are recommended. Main duties of the job In addition to assisting clinicians and other members of the research team, you will support research patients throughout the research process ensuring the well-being and safety of patients at all times. You will perform study related procedures, including participant assessment, informed consent, clinical examinations and reporting adverse events. The post holder will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability and initiative to work independently and manage a patient caseload across a variety of trials & studies. You will be required to prioritise your own workload and be responsible for the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients. The post holder will also be required to work on other research studies across other specialities depending on portfolio requirements. About us Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality. Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens this year and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH. If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continue your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities. We have three strategic objectives: Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 381-CO-6533911-A Job locations SWB NHS Trust Dudley Road Birmingham B18 7QH Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for specific details of the role and requirements for applicants. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for specific details of the role and requirements for applicants. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Undergraduate degree or equivalent theoretical knowledge. Registered Midwife with current NMC registration Desirable Teaching qualification Assessing qualification Written skills Essential Able to record accurate and legible data Desirable Experience of designing and implementing local Standard Operating Procedures Experience Essential Previous significant patient facing experience within a relevant specialty (Midwife) Desirable Experience and knowledge of principles of clinical research Knowledge Essential Knowledge of specialty Mental Effort Essential Ability to deal empathetically with distressed/anxious patients/relatives Person Specification Qualifications Essential Undergraduate degree or equivalent theoretical knowledge. Registered Midwife with current NMC registration Desirable Teaching qualification Assessing qualification Written skills Essential Able to record accurate and legible data Desirable Experience of designing and implementing local Standard Operating Procedures Experience Essential Previous significant patient facing experience within a relevant specialty (Midwife) Desirable Experience and knowledge of principles of clinical research Knowledge Essential Knowledge of specialty Mental Effort Essential Ability to deal empathetically with distressed/anxious patients/relatives 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 Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Address SWB NHS Trust Dudley Road Birmingham B18 7QH Employer's website https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)