Job overview
The Research & Innovation Department is offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Midwife on a secondment or fixed-term basis for 8 months. This research role will primarily support Obstetrics & Gynaecology National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) studies, while also contributing to other research areas in line with service needs.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has a strong and well-established reputation for initiating and delivering high-quality research studies within the NIHR (National Institute Health Research) portfolio.
The Research Midwife role is pivotal in ensuring the safe, effective, and timely delivery of research studies, ultimately improving patient outcomes and experiences. You will play a key role in supporting participants, maintaining study protocols, and contributing to high standards of research governance.
Main duties of the job
Identify, screen, discuss and recruit potential participants into appropriate studies.
Support the informed consent process, ensuring the participant is fully informed prior to participation in MHRA-approved clinical trials.
Co-ordinate and carry out participant visits in accordance with study protocols, including co-ordinating special tests in other departments, collection of data, coding, data entry, and patient support.
Carry out clinical procedures and treatment interventions using pre-determined protocols, including clinical examination of patients and recording of clinical data.
Carry out the collection, processing and shipping of biological specimens according
to protocols, including venepuncture, venous cannulation, administering of intra- venous (where appropriate) and recording vital signs.
Ensure that the patient’s health and safety are paramount in all procedures that take place for trial purposes. place for trial purposes.
Report and record any adverse events as dictated by Trust, Sponsor or Network
protocols
Ensure clinical and research documentation and record keeping is completed
accurately and efficiently in accordance with NMC and EU Directive (ICH GCP)
Guidelines.
Ensure data security in line with Data Protection Act 2018.
Maintain regular contact with the Senior Midwife/Trust Research Manager for professional support and guidance.
Have sufficient computer skills for the handling and management of computerised data.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Job overview and attached Job description for further information about the research position available in WUTH.
Person specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and cope in a highly demanding environment
- Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy eg in the capture and validation of clinical trial data
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
- Understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Clinical Research Midwife
- Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
- Understanding of the relevance of research to health care delivery and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of the specific research subject
- Ability to use a personal computer (computer literacy/ECDL)
- Good communication, presentational, training and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Health Service, R&I, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information services
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Trainin
Essential
- RM with minimum 3 years post qualification experience
- ENB 998 or equivalent or relevant clinical experience OR evidence of continuous personal professional and academic development
- Evidence of continuous personal professional and academic development
Desirable
- Educated to degree level in a health care related field
- Post Graduate qualification in Nursing, Midwifery or Research
- Certificate in Clinical Research
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This advert is for Research Midwife with Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Wirral, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Midwife role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pa pro rota. The contract type is Fixed term: 8 months (End date 31/03/2027 - 2. Short term, non recurrent research funding). The application deadline is 15 Jul 2026.
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