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Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Midwife at Homerton Healthcare.
The post holder will promote clinical trials at Homerton Healthcare, acting as a resource for Midwifery and Reproductive Health regarding current and future clinical trials. This will involve establishing study feasibility, pre- trial set up, recruitment of participants, education and monitoring of research patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be a member of the maternity research team under the Research and Innovations team at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You will be working as a Band 6 Clinical Research Midwife. You will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in research.
The post holder will be responsible for the set-up, maintenance, and close down clinical trials in accordance with local, national and international legislation. You will lead studies to assess patients’ suitability, ensuring informed consent is obtained; co-ordinate the logistics for patient visits and undertake patient assessments in accordance with study protocol. All data to be recorded, including adverse and serious adverse events, in accordance with ICH-GCP and local national and international legislation.
Whilst the post holder will be allocated in the first instance to work within a specific research team and clinical environment, they will be expected to work in an alternative research team to meet the needs of studies being conducted throughout Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Education
Essential
- NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- GCP training
Other requirements
Essential
- Commitment and Adherence to the Equality Act
- Understanding of the Trust Values
- Willingness to work flexibility
- Willingness to work on different buildings
- Willingness to work with an expanded team
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Proven teaching and assessing skill
- Ability to apply current research to practice
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to use own initiative
- Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
- Demonstrate awareness of wider NHS service development
- IT skills
- Able to perform venepuncture
- Works well under pressure
- Motivated
- Flexible and adaptable
Desirable
- Leadership skills
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience at band 6 within a relevant specialty
- Experience of supervision of junior staff or equivalent experience For specialist areas able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group.
- Knowledge of research and audit and understanding of Good clinical practice (GCP )
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Research experience
- Experience of implementing change
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This advert is for Clinical Research Midwife with Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Midwife role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 pro rata p.a. inc. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (end date will be 12 months from start date). The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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