Job summary
- Main area
- Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term/Secondment)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 176-C-8285895
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough City Hospital
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Research Midwife - Peterborough/Huntingdon
Band 6
Job overview
Join Our Team: We have an opportunity for a full time Research Midwife or part time 0.5 Job share.
The postholder/s will focus on the delivery of Midwifery and Women’s Health studies at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust with trials being conducted at both Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke Hospital sites. The successful candidates will also support the wider research delivery team, contributing to a varied portfolio of clinical research studies and managing their own caseloads of participants.
Successful candidates will provide leadership to junior colleagues and students within their area of work, and act as advocates for women and their babies receiving care.
Main duties of the job
The role will include participant identification and recruitment, obtaining informed consent from participants and obtaining informed consent from participants and will have responsibility for organising participants visits, completion of case report forms and maintenance of study documentation according to good clinical practice (ICH -GCP E6(R3). The post holder will manage the delivery of a portfolio of research studies, providing leadership, knowledge and support for junior members of staff.
The role will require working closely with clinical teams to map the patient pathway for each study. Additional duties will include providing research-related information and support to patients and their relatives, ensuring that all study-specific investigations are completed as required by the research protocols to establish eligibility and safety for study participation.
*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration***
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for a detailed list of duties and responsibilities for both roles.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Active registration as a registered Midwife on the NMC register
- Midwifery degree
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
- Good Clinical (GCP) Practice Certification or working towards
- Knowledge of Research Delivery Network (RDN)
- Evidence of relevant post registration qualifications
- Leadership qualification or evidence of working towards
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum 2 years’ post NMC registration experience as a band 6 rotational Midwife with experience in all areas
- Experience in administration of medicines and completion of medicines management training.
- Articulates understanding of prioritising clinical issues
- Explaining complex concepts to patients/participants
- Experience of using MS Office and Excel spreadsheet
- Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP
- Collaborating with other agencies
- Ability to assess the competency of others
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of HR policies and procedures
- Proven experience of working on health or social care research studies supported by the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN)
- Role of Ethics, HRA, R&D legislation, and the consent process in clinical research.
Key Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise a caseload and manage time effectively
- Effective communications skills, both written and oral with the ability to explain complex concepts to colleagues, participants, carers and relatives
- Effective multidisciplinary team working and a team player
- Experience in managing data with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in data collection skills.
- Demonstrates commitment to the principles of clinical governance and clinical supervision.
- Phlebotomy skills or willingness to undertake training
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Proven competence in navigating and inputting data into UK hospital electronic patient record and clinical tracking systems
Desirable criteria
- Competent with database applications and data presentation
Other
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates confidence, motivation and initiative in driving research forward
- Tenacity – Sees problems and issues through to conclusion
- Strong commitment to maintaining ethical standards in clinical research with respect for cultural and religious diversity
- Professional appearance and behaviour consistent with Trust values
- Good previous attendance record
- Be prepared to work across all Trust sites as and when required
- Must be eligible to work in the UK
- Aware of professional responsibilities and willing to undertake further development and training as required
- Willingness to adapt to new research protocols and contribute to the improvement of research practices
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work occasional shift patterns as some after-hours/ weekend work may be required to support in- patient studies
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Susan O'Sullivan
- Job title
- Research Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01733677146
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