Main area Clinical midwifery research Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (3 days per week of 7.5 hours) Job ref 412-CORP-6950490
Employer Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Leighton Hospital Town Crewe Salary £37,338 - £44,962 Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/03/2025 23:59
Clinical Research Midwife
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Midwife to join the team at Leighton Hospital to support the delivery of high quality research - working 22.5 hours per week. This post is specifically to support Midwifery, Women's Health and Neonatal studies and applications are encouraged from those with experience working in this field.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities include providing leadership, management of NIHR Portfolio adopted clinical trials and actively promoting research. The job will involve liaising with Trust based clinicians, universities and other NHS and industry bodies to deliver and embed research into the Maternity unit. Tasks incorporated into the role include the identification of eligible patients, the presentation of trials to potential participants to ensure their appropriate recruitment, safe data management and site organisation. The post holder will utilise their clinical skills and will need good communication and attention to detail as well as having the ability to work autonomously.
Working for our organisation
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.
As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the knowledge and skills identified in the outline for this post making use of all resources available to them and utilising any appropriate development frameworks. Additionally, there will be a requirement for the post holder to work flexibly to meet the needs of the research studies.
Please see attached job description for full list of duties.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Midwife with NMC
* Evidence of relevant Degree
Experience
* At least 2 years’ experience of working in a midwifery role
* Working knowledge of the processes that are required to conduct research (e.g. gaining a favourable ethical opinion, Trust R&D etc)
Skills
* Well organised and skilled in time management with the ability to meet deadlines and also work with several projects simultaneously
* Good team player and able to motivate oneself and work independently
* Understanding of good research management and governance
Key Messages
· Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
· All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.
· Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
· Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK.
· Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.
· Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period.
· Please provide a contact email address for referees when you submit your application.
· You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one).
· We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
· Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Caroline Dixon Job title Research Midwife Senior Lead Email address caroline.dixon@mcht.nhs.uk Telephone number 01270 273745 Additional information
Informal visits welcomed and provide a opportunity to meet the team and to learn more about the role.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Recruitment Team
Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 4QJ
Telephone 01270 904488
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