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.
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.
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.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.
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. Learn more on ourHealthier Futures website.
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.
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.
This advert closes on Thursday 20 Mar 2025