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Job summary

Main area
Research
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
159-LWH-231-24
Employer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Liverpool Women's Hospital
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/08/2024 23:59

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Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust logo

Research Midwife

Band 6

Liverpool Women’s delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and their families. Each year we deliver over 8,300 babies, carry out over 10,000 gynaecological procedures, and care for over 1,000 poorly and preterm newborns, making us the specialist provider of health services for women, babies and their families in Europe.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, and, after featuring on One Born Every Minute, Miracle Babies and Special Baby Unit, our teams are famous across the world for their professionalism, skill and compassion.

Liverpool Women’s Hospital clinical services are currently being reviewed by NHS Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group, following work done by our clinicians in presenting a powerful case for change in the Future Generations Strategy.

A useful information booklet is available about the proposed changes which can be downloaded from the Healthy Liverpool website facebook.com/healthylvpool. This booklet clearly states that ‘there is absolutely no threat to the services themselves – this is about making what we have even better and protecting services for the future’.

Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work:  https://vimeo.com/556197652 

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job overview

The Trust is looking to recruit  1.0 WTE research midwife to support the Generation Study - an exciting new programme of research focused on improving how we diagnose and treat genetic conditions by looking at the DNA of newborn babies.  The study will investigate the genomes of newborn babies to see if genetic conditions can be found and treated early. 

The Generation Study is funded by Genomics England under the umbrella of the UK Government Department of Health and Social Care.  Its research looks at new ways genetics can affect our health.  

The role is fixed term for 12 months in the first instance, with opportunity for extension subject to performance and activity. 

Internal secondments may be considered but applicants MUST SEEK APPROVAL from their substantive clinical line manager FIRST.

Main duties of the job

This role will be central to the day-to-day co-ordination of all participant facing activity and will require the skills and expertise to support the study coordinating team in ensuring the overall delivery of the study.

The successful individual will have excellent communication skills, be highly organised and have the ability to manage and prioritise workload within a diverse, multidisciplinary team.  The individual will be experienced in the management of clinical research activities particularly within an intra-partum maternity setting.

This individual will demonstrate a ‘can do’, facilitative approach to support the ongoing strategy to achieve the Generation Study research ambitions.   

Working for our organisation

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652

Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To disseminate information and educate colleagues in respect of the project within the Trust.

Liaison with Trust, Genomics England and multi-disciplinary research teams.

To give advice on the organisation and management of the research in progress.

To identify and screen eligible patients for participation in the project.

To facilitate the informed consent and recruitment of research participants.

To work with staff to develop strategies to overcome barriers to recruitment.

To be aware of ethical considerations of research and act as the patient’s advocate at all times.

To be fully conversant with the requirements of the project protocol in relation to patient management, data collection and safety reporting.

Maintain accurate records and undertake the data management including the use of data software packages.

To assist with dissemination and publication of research findings.

Actively contribute to activities, events and training within the research team.

To contribute to evidence based practice at a clinical level and maintain overall standard of care for patients at all times.

To act as a resource for local staff at the participating site in relation to the project.

To keep appropriate staff informed of the progress of the project.

To maintain an awareness of current advances in research and midwifery practice.

To continue professional development, keeping updated with current clinical practice to maintain professional registration.

To maintain links with other research midwives across the network to develop and share knowledge and to provide mutual support.

To attend local and national meetings in relation to research as required.

Person specification

Qualifications & Learning

Essential criteria
  • Registered Midwife
  • Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office/EDCL
Desirable criteria
  • University Degree in health care related field
  • Postgraduate qualification in Midwifery or Research
  • Skills in handling and management of computerised data (data entry, statistical analysis, report generation and data validation)
  • Skills in administration of research and project management
  • Knowledge of clinical research including ethics, law and drug development

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of 2 years clinical midwifery
  • Experience of clinical midwifery in an intrapartum setting
  • Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in the NHS/Universities
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of conducting or facilitating research or audit
  • Experience of leading the development of research projects and negotiating funding
  • Supervision of research teams

Special Knowledge & Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Divisional key priorities
  • Maintains own Continuing Education
  • Able to demonstrate accurate and relevant documentation to a high standard
  • Political influences on Midwifery practice
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of clinical trial methodologies and logistics
  • Knowledge and understanding of research governance regulations and guidance and associated good clinical practice
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Mentorship

Managerial Competencies

Essential criteria
  • Problem solving
  • Working to tight deadlines

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Good Communicator
  • Organisation skills
  • Commitment to role & service development
  • Willingness and ability to function as part of a team
  • Meticulous attention to detail and high standard of accuracy, e.g. in the capture and validation of research data
  • Receptive to change
  • Good time keeper
  • Able to manage time effectively and prioritise workload
  • Proactive approach to improving quality of service
  • Enthusiastic
Desirable criteria
  • Good presentation skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoInvestors in People: GoldStonewall Health ChampionsCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Louise Hardman
Job title
Head of RD&I
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0141 702 4241
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