Job summary
UCLH is offering an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Clinical Research Midwife or Nurse to join our established Women's Health Research team.

Main duties of the job
As a senior member of the team, you will take lead responsibility for the setup, management and coordination of commercial and non-commercial studies across obstetrics, gynaecology and neonatology. You will oversee the full lifecycle of studies, from feasibility and regulatory approvals through to recruitment, data collection and close out, ensuring protocols are delivered in accordance with GCP and local standards.

You will provide line management and mentorship to a team of clinical research delivery staff, with responsibility for supporting and developing research staff, promoting a positive research culture and ensuring research is embedded within clinical pathways across the Division.As the majority of our portfolio sits within obstetrics and gynaecology, we welcome applications from experienced research nurses with a background in Women's Health research, as well as research midwives. Applicants without experience in Women's Health are unlikely to meet the essential criteria for this post.

We look forward to receiving your application.

About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
\* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential

• BSc in Midwifery or Nursing with current NMC registration.
• Experience of conducting research within Women's Health
• Experience of working clinically as a Midwife or Gynaecology Nurse
• Relevant post-registration programme
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a band 6 Research Nurse or Research Midwife
• Knowledge of research design, methods and delivery
• Evidence of good clinical practice guidelines (GCP)
• Knowledge of local and national research governance issues
• Demonstrable up-to-date knowledge and clinical expertise across Women's health
• Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload
• Demonstrable IT skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Completed master's degree or postgraduate study
• Leadership or management development course

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate people management and leadership
• Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
• Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff.
• Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice

Desirable

• Basic lab skills
• Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
• Experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
• Published articles / poster presentations

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Responsiveness and flexibility as service requires
• Able to work autonomously
• Able to resolve complex problems and make decisions
• Able to initiate, sustain and evaluate change management
• Presentation skills and able to use MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams & MS Powerpoint

Values
Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Communication
Essential

• Effective communicator, in writing, verbally & electronically
• Demonstrates commitment to multi-disciplinary working
• Understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to research governance

Personal & People development
Essential

• Demonstrates a clear vision of the role and service.
• Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies Prior line management experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential

• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

Specific Requirements
Essential

• The postholder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post; this will be determined through occupational health with any reasonable aids provided wherever possible.

Additional Information
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 (Apply through our 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Apply through our website).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (Apply through our website).

Closing date: 20 July 2026