North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Research Midwife - Peterborough/Huntingdon
The closing date is 23 November 2026
Job summary
Join Our Team: We have an opportunity for a full time Research Midwife or part time 0.5 Job share. The postholder/s will focus on the delivery of Midwifery and Women's Health studies at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust with trials being conducted at both Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke Hospital sites. The successful candidates will also support the wider research delivery team, contributing to a varied portfolio of clinical research studies and managing their own caseloads of participants.

Successful candidates will provide leadership to junior colleagues and students within their area of work, and act as advocates for women and their babies receiving care.

Main duties of the job
The role will include participant identification and recruitment, obtaining informed consent from participants and obtaining informed consent from participants and will have responsibility for organising participants visits, completion of case report forms and maintenance of study documentation according to good clinical practice (ICH -GCP E6(R3). The post holder will manage the delivery of a portfolio of research studies, providing leadership, knowledge and support for junior members of staff.

The role will require working closely with clinical teams to map the patient pathway for each study. Additional duties will include providing research-related information and support to patients and their relatives, ensuring that all study-specific investigations are completed as required by the research protocols to establish eligibility and safety for study participation.

*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration***

About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number: 176-C-8285895
Job location: Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Active registration as a registered Midwife on the NMC register
• Midwifery degree
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
• Good Clinical (GCP) Practice Certification or working towards
• Knowledge of Research Delivery Network (RDN)
• Evidence of relevant post registration qualifications
• Leadership qualification or evidence of working towards

Knowledge & Experience

• Essential: Minimum 2 years' post NMC registration experience as a band 6 rotational Midwife with experience in all areas
• Experience in administration of medicines and completion of medicines management training
• Articulates understanding of prioritising clinical issues
• Explaining complex concepts to patients/participants
• Experience of using MS Office and Excel spreadsheet
• Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Collaborating with other agencies
• Ability to assess the competency of others
• Desirable: Awareness of HR policies and procedures
• Proven experience of working on health or social care research studies supported by the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN)
• Role of Ethics, HRA, R&D legislation, and the consent process in clinical research

Key Skills

• Essential: Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise a caseload and manage time effectively
• Effective communications skills, both written and oral with the ability to explain complex concepts to colleagues, participants, carers and relatives
• Effective multidisciplinary team working and a team player
• Experience in managing data with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in data collection skills
• Demonstrates commitment to the principles of clinical governance and clinical supervision
• Phlebotomy skills or willingness to undertake training
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Proven competence in navigating and inputting data into UK hospital electronic patient record and clinical tracking systems
• Desirable: Competent with database applications and data presentation

Other

• Essential: Demonstrates confidence, motivation and initiative in driving research forward
• Tenacity - Sees problems and issues through to conclusion
• Strong commitment to maintaining ethical standards in clinical research with respect for cultural and religious diversity
• Professional appearance and behaviour consistent with Trust values
• Good previous attendance record
• Be prepared to work across all Trust sites as and when required
• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Aware of professional responsibilities and willing to undertake further development and training as required
• Willingness to adapt to new research protocols and contribute to the improvement of research practices
• Desirable: Ability to work occasional shift patterns as some after-hours/weekend work may be required to support in-patient studies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Research Team Leader, Susan O'Sullivan, s.osullivan1@nhs.net, 01733677146

Supporting documents
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