The Clinical Research Midwife will be working closely with our team of clinical research midwives across the UHS sites to delivery high quality research in Obstetrics and Midwifery over the next 12 months. They will initially be supervised in their provision of the day to day management of an allocated portfolio of studies. This includes successful recruitment and retention of patients, strict protocol adherence, data collection, and organisation of relevant tests and procedures. The post holder will manage the Obstetric/Maternity portfolio of studies, ensuring successful recruitment, adherence to protocols, data collection, and organisation of tests, procedures and medication. They must possess specialised Obstetric knowledge for complex clinical trials and provide expert care to participants. Flexibility and adaptability are essential due to the dynamic nature of the portfolio. The post holder will promote research within Trust departments and support colleagues and investigators to deliver high-quality research for patient care. We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses. Responsibilities include collaborating with the research team to support and manage clinical trials, maintaining project records, and fostering professional relationships across professional boundaries. The post holder will proactively manage change to achieve results and drive initiatives in line with organisational strategies and health trends. This post is a 12 month fixed term or 12 month secondment. It is for 30 hours per week from Monday to Friday. The days/ times those hours are worked over will be agreed with the post holder prior to their start. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Yvette Thirlwall Job title: Senior Research Nurse Email address: yvette.thirlwallnhs.net Telephone number: 01243 788122 If calling, please contact me on extension 33190 during working hours (8am-6pm Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri)