Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Midwife to join the Women's Health Research team at West Middlesex Hospital to deliver The Generation Study.

Do you want to help us transform the quality of NHS genetic services for neonates? We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Research Midwife funded to join our team at West Middlesex Hospital for 18 months. Our team is leading on transformation in patient care by delivering The Generation Study, which is sponsored by Genomics England. The study focuses on screening neonates for approximately 200 rare conditions at birth using umbilical cord blood samples. Potential participants will be approached during their pregnancy and counselled on the study.

If you are committed to contributing to a team delivering excellence in research in genomics and would like to develop your research experience, this is the post for you. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated multidisciplinary research team working closely with the obstetricians, midwives and other members of the multidisciplinary team. This is an ideal opportunity to contribute to translating research into clinical practice for the benefit of patients.

If you are enthusiastic, have a positive and flexible approach to your practice and are passionate about improving women's healthcare, please consider applying.

Main duties of the job

We are a small team who are dedicated to growth and development at the Trust. The Women's Health Research Team deliver studies covering a variety of women's health conditions in gynaecology, pregnancy and reproductive health. We support our team members to grow and develop and the cross-site teams work collaboratively. Our key goals are to provide studies which will improve the health of women and their families and to be accessible to all demographics. The trust has undertaken a lot of improvements to ensure that women and their families can access relevant information in a variety of mediums and languages and this is something we are passionate about in the Women's Health Research Team.

The post-holder will work with The Generation Study Coordinator who works cross site as well as with a Clinical Trials Assistant who will be based at West Middlesex Hospital. You will lead on the identification and consent of participants in line with the research protocol, while also adhering to good clinical practice (GCP) standards. You will be expected to deputise for the Study Coordinator when they are unavailable by representing the trust at meetings with the sponsor and relevant stakeholders. In addition to this you will support the team with sample collection and delivery, data collection and management and ordering project consumables.

For more information about the Generation Study please visit:

Homepage - Generation Study

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sitesChelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Trial Management (CTIMPs and Non-CTIMPs)

• Obtain informed consent from participants for non-CTIMP studies (i.e. observational and questionnaire) as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI) and within parameters of the protocol.
• Support participants considering taking part in interventional and observational research with the decision-making process, ensuring that their information needs are met sensitively and that they have a full understanding of the research study and its requirements.
• To ensure all Adverse Events are reported in line with the Trust Adverse Events Reporting policy
• Ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and Research Networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner.
• Facilitate and maintain (written and verbal) communication between the PI, research and clinical teams in ensuring that the study protocol is correctly implemented and research governance standards are met and maintained.
• Ensuring that all equipment used in the trial is appropriately calibrated and that supporting documentation is retained.
• Perform all visits, observations, and clinical procedures such as monitoring vital signs, body measurements, height and weight, ECGs, venepuncture, cannulation, drug administration with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule ofthe study protocol

General Clinical Duties

• Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives.
• Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area.
• Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy.
• Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives.
• Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients.
• Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required.

Clinical Trial Set Up (CTIMPs and Non-CTIMPs)

• Contribute to the assessment of trial protocols and safety, regulatory and logistical issuesin the running of the trial.
• Contribute to trial feasibility meetings.
• Liaise with the R&D Governance Team to ensure all studies have been given Health Research Authority approval and Capacity and Capability confirmation prior to commencement.
• Liaise with NIHR Clinical Research Network personnel in identifying trials in the pipeline.
• Liaise with the NIHR Clinical Research Network throughout studies and facilitate the lines of communication between the Trust / R&D and the NIHR CRN.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the financial issues relating to the undertaking of clinical research.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Clinical Trial Management (CTIMPs and Non-CTIMPs)

• Obtain informed consent from participants for non-CTIMP studies (i.e. observational and questionnaire) as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI) and within parameters of the protocol.
• Support participants considering taking part in interventional and observational research with the decision-making process, ensuring that their information needs are met sensitively and that they have a full understanding of the research study and its requirements.
• To ensure all Adverse Events are reported in line with the Trust Adverse Events Reporting policy
• Ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and Research Networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner.
• Facilitate and maintain (written and verbal) communication between the PI, research and clinical teams in ensuring that the study protocol is correctly implemented and research governance standards are met and maintained.
• Ensuring that all equipment used in the trial is appropriately calibrated and that supporting documentation is retained.
• Perform all visits, observations, and clinical procedures such as monitoring vital signs, body measurements, height and weight, ECGs, venepuncture, cannulation, drug administration with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule ofthe study protocol

General Clinical Duties

• Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives.
• Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area.
• Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy.
• Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives.
• Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients.
• Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required.

Clinical Trial Set Up (CTIMPs and Non-CTIMPs)

• Contribute to the assessment of trial protocols and safety, regulatory and logistical issuesin the running of the trial.
• Contribute to trial feasibility meetings.
• Liaise with the R&D Governance Team to ensure all studies have been given Health Research Authority approval and Capacity and Capability confirmation prior to commencement.
• Liaise with NIHR Clinical Research Network personnel in identifying trials in the pipeline.
• Liaise with the NIHR Clinical Research Network throughout studies and facilitate the lines of communication between the Trust / R&D and the NIHR CRN.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the financial issues relating to the undertaking of clinical research.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
• First degree (BSc/BA)

Desirable

• Master's degree or working towards
• Diploma in Higher Education
• Registered Nurse (Adult or child as appropriate)

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post reg. experience at Band 5 level
• Wide variety of practical clinical experience, preferably both ward and clinic based.
• Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc.

Desirable

• Some experience of working on or supporting clinical trials
• Experience of clinical supervision and leadership

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
• Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
• Proven supervisory and deputising skills in clinical area
• Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
• Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing and midwifery

Desirable

• Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
• Knowledge of budgets
• Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
• Experience of risk management / assessment

Trust Values

Essential

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
• Open, welcoming and honest
• Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
• Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect kindness and excellence
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Effective team member
• Self-starter and able to work on own initiative
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Able to act as a patient's advocate
• Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive
• Professional and impartial at all times

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
• First degree (BSc/BA)

Desirable

• Master's degree or working towards
• Diploma in Higher Education
• Registered Nurse (Adult or child as appropriate)

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post reg. experience at Band 5 level
• Wide variety of practical clinical experience, preferably both ward and clinic based.
• Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc.

Desirable

• Some experience of working on or supporting clinical trials
• Experience of clinical supervision and leadership

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
• Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
• Proven supervisory and deputising skills in clinical area
• Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
• Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing and midwifery

Desirable

• Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
• Knowledge of budgets
• Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
• Experience of risk management / assessment

Trust Values

Essential

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
• Open, welcoming and honest
• Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
• Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect kindness and excellence
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Effective team member
• Self-starter and able to work on own initiative
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Able to act as a patient's advocate
• Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive
• Professional and impartial at all times

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.
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Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

West Middlesex University Hospital

Queen Mary Maternity Unit

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

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