Research Midwife

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Part time
Location: Gillingham
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Job offered by: NHS
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Interview Date: 31st January 2025 This is an exciting opportunity for a midwife to join a small team of research midwives to support the delivery of high quality research within maternity services. If you are looking for a change and value research, this is the perfect chance to learn how research is designed, delivered, and impacts on practice. We are offering a part-time fixed term 12 months maternity leave cover within a very successful maternity research team. Main duties of the job

Screening and recruiting eligible participants Educating participants about the study and obtaining informed consent Collecting and recording study data accurately, in accordance with GCP Administering interventions and treatments as per the study protocol Monitoring participants' safety and reporting adverse events Ensuring that study documentation is maintained and stored securely To be successful in this role, you need to have strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills, be organised and detail-oriented. It is desirable to have prior experience in a clinical research setting, but it is not essential. If you are new to research, you will be supported to develop the skills necessary for high quality research delivery. This will be a rewarding post adding value to the working practices of our team of researchers, and will benefit and allow the development of someone who aspires to work in research within the NHS. Our values are

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E very Person Counts,

S haring and Open, and

T ogether. It is important that you understand and refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies/procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today. About us

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment. Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us. All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery, and a cycle to work scheme. We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit, and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under-represented groups to support the Trust's commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and an employer of choice workforce. All staff at Medway comply with the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Job responsibilities

As a Research Midwife, the post holder will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways of research participants in clinical trials, which involves the recruitment, education, and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data. The role involves using an in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice, alongside a working knowledge and compliance with the local, national, and international research regulations. This will require a methodical and structured approach with attention to detail and accuracy. However, part of this role will be in research promotion and engagement, which will require creativity and innovation. We are always exploring ways of inspiring and empowering clinical staff to play an active role in research with the aim of embedding research into clinical practice. Therefore, this role can be really diverse, and we are looking for someone who is adaptable. The role is mainly office-based, and a good level of IT skills is essential. Person Specification

Qualifications

Preferably 1st Degree/Diploma in Health Science, Nursing or other relevant subject Preferably with Masters Degree Knowledge

Knowledge of UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care, Medicines for Human Use Regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and the Health Research Authority (HRA) Experience

Experience of undertaking clinical research Experience of working in NHS setting or other substantial research environment Experience in oncology and chemotherapy of more than 2 years Values Based Question

Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome 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. Clinical Research Delivery Manager in Midwifery £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum/pro rata

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