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Go back The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Research MidwifeThe closing date is 23 July 2025An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic Research Midwife to join our Reproductive Health and Neonatal Clinical Research Delivery Team at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the delivery of high-quality research across the gynaecology, obstetric, neonatal & fertility specialities. This includes supporting NIHR portfolio and commercial clinical trials as well as observational studies in outpatient, inpatient, and maternity settings. This is a well-supported role within a friendly, high-performing research team embedded in a Trust recognised for research excellence and innovation. Newcastle Hospitals is one of the UK's leading NHS organisations for research, holding NIHR Biomedical Research Centre status, with an outstanding reputation for clinical innovation. As part of our 'Pioneering Care' strategy, we are committed to integrating research into everyday practice, continuing to build the evidence base that we practice on. We will support your development with:Access to NIHR research training and mentorshipStudy specific training and support in your research delivery journeyOpportunities to work on reproductive health and neonatal trials whilst integrating delivery in the clinical care settingA welcoming, inclusive research environment with flexible working supportProfessional & academic development is encouraged and supported Main duties of the jobBuild positive relationships with all clinical teams to integrate research into routine care Coordinate day-to-day delivery of research studies Support participant recruitment and informed consent Maintain accurate and timely documentation and data entry Be ready to use data entry systems such as redcap & iMedidata - training provided. Undertake all relevant research and study specific training. Ensure compliance throughout, with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research governance Support each-other as a team, maintaining positive team culture. Communicate well, be organized, proactive and ready to learn. About usOur staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Job responsibilitiesOur team are proactive, collaborative and enthusiastic in delivering research. Boots on the ground, you will be approaching patients and working in and out of antenatal clinic and delivery suite. This is a significant and important part of the role and means being physically ready to be on your feet like any clinical post. We welcome creative thinking and team work when it comes to overcoming hurdles to research delivery. Investing in a strong preceptorship as a start to the job is important so previous experience in daily research delivery is non-essential. The post holder will be required to meet all of the essential criteria within the job description and person specifications. The post is 18.75h per week flexible / compressed hours would be considered if they can be demonstrated to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in joining our team, we would absolutely love to receive your application. To participate in the creation and maintenance of a high-quality clinical research environment. To initiate and manage nursing activities related to academic studies and clinical trials, from initiation to termination, according to ICH good clinical practice guidelines. Supervise junior members of the team. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Interview Date Thursday 07 August 2025 You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy NO AGENCIES PLEASE Person SpecificationQualifications & EducationRegistered Midwife Academic attainment at diploma level and prepared to undertake degree level study Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship Academic attainment at degree/masters' level Knowledge & ExperienceSubstantial post registration experience in clinical specialty area and/or clinical research delivery An understanding of research governance and the research process Experience related to information retrieval and research application Experience of supporting clinical research delivery Experience of working within specialty Evidence of current role expansion that can be applied to the role Experience of mentoring junior staff Experience of project management Skills & AbilitiesExcellent IT knowledge/skills Advanced clinical skills (i.e., venepuncture, cannulation, ECG) An understanding of the application of research in the clinical governance agenda High level of organisation and time management skills Ability to work on own initiative Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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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