Gynaecology Research Nurse

Job overview

­­An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research and Development (R&D) department. We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and dedicated nurse with an interest in Women's Health to join our friendly Gynaecology Research Team.

The post holder will have a primary role in supporting all aspects of research activity including recruitment, administering assessments and interventions, collecting and managing data, and audit and evaluation of research studies delivered by Birmingham Women and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. This post is ideal for someone with an interest in delivering research across a wide range of gynaecological conditions, in addition to fertility, early pregnancy, and miscarriage services.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to support Gynaecology research projects three days per week and contribute to projects delivered by Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research two days per week.

Based at Birmingham Women’s, the post holder will be responsible for maximising recruitment into research studies across the Trust. Key duties will include study setup, protocol implementation, development of recruitment strategies, data collection, and general data management for a variety of studies. The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and maintenance of accurate, comprehensive records for clinical trial files, supporting the research and clinical teams in all aspects of recruitment, education, and monitoring of participants in clinical trials. Additionally, they will support the development of the department by working alongside wider research teams to raise the profile of clinical trials.

The ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, with exceptional interpersonal and team working skills, as well as the ability to work independently and flexibly. Previous working experience is essential. The applicant must be entered on to the adult nursing register with no restrictions on practice.

Please note that this post may evolve to reflect the needs of the services and projects available. Previous applicants need not apply.  Informal visits to the department prior to applying for this position are encouraged.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.