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Research Midwife | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 14 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,338 - £44,962 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7059841/358-7059841-COR |
Summary
The Women’s Health Research is a central hub for reproductive and childbirth research across the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. At the current time, the Women’s Health Research Team is looking to expand its team and portfolio of studies.
In this post you will work within the Women’s Health Research team and have the opportunity to develop specialist research skills in a vibrant environment. You will also have the opportunity to attend research and educational activities.The ideal candidate will be a midwife who has an interest in the improvement of women’s health and enthusiasm to learn
The appointee’s main responsibilities will include providing senior skilled midwifery care to ensure the safe and efficient running of research studies within the designated facility. This includes ensuring the research has full approval to proceed; screening and recruiting participants, collecting data and data entry. The appointee will also identify barriers to recruitment and assist in finding solutions to overcome these.
To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of care, using agreed frameworks. To manage and participate in the co-ordination of research studies within the facility and provide research skills and senior clinical care for patients undergoing investigations. The role requires the development andmaintenance of clinical practice skills and competencies including venepuncture, cannulation, IV and oral drug administration, analysis of blood samples, vital signs measurements, Basic Life Support/ILS and other advanced skills as required for specific studies.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
An important aspect of the role is the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies. The post holder will provide the highest standards of patient care in line with research protocols and will ensure that such research safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines for research.
To work alongside Principle Investigators and the research team to assist in the delivery of a high quality research service of clinical expertise, professional advice, support, guidance and education to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within the Obstetric & Midwifery research service.The post-holder will ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to research subjects and, where relevant to their families, in partnership with all members of the multi professional and research teams.The appointee will also be required to process biological samples.
This advert closes on Sunday 27 Apr 2025