Senior Research Midwife

Current vacancies

Main area: Research and Development

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7

Contract: Fixed term: 10 months (Limited funding until 31-01-2026)

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 309-UCLH-6014

Site: Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College London Hospital

Town: London

Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 23/03/:59

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Job overview

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Research Midwife to join the Women's Health Research team at University College London Hospital (UCLH). The role is to co-ordinate and support the progress of the innovative Placental monitoring study. This is an observational study of a new wearable monitoring device that has been developed by UCL engineers to detect changes in placental function by monitoring the oxygen saturation and metabolism.

The post holder will oversee and co-ordinate the day-to-day research activities including identifying, contacting and arranging study visits, as well as conducting qualitative work and PPIE activities. You will work closely with the Chief investigator, research fellows, engineers, trial manager and clinical teams to ensure the study is delivered to time and target and produces reliable results. The post holder will also support regulatory submissions and oversee the safety and conduct of the study.

This is a fixed term role, currently until the end of January 2026, but with the potential for an extension subject to further funding and the study achieving specific milestones.

Main duties of the job

The role requires an experienced Midwife with prior knowledge of clinical research delivery in Reproductive Health/Women's health. Essential requirements include GCP training, experience of study co-ordination, excellent communication skills both written and verbal, ability to work on own initiative working autonomously and as part of a multi-professional team.

Candidates who meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification as well as the characteristics of the Trust's vision and values will be considered for interview.

If you are an experienced and enthusiastic midwife with existing experience in clinical research, we would encourage you to apply for this position. This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person specification Knowledge & Qualifications

• Registered Midwife or Nurse with an Honours degree
• Minimum 1 year experience as a band 6 Research Midwife/Nurse
• Knowledge of research design and methods
• Evidence of good clinical practice guidelines (GCP)
• Knowledge of local and national research governance issues
• Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in Maternity/Obstetrics & Gynaecology and competent in all areas of midwifery practice.
• Completed Masters Degree

Experience

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

Skills & Abilities

• 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.
• Presentation skills and able to use MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams & MS Powerpoint
• Awareness of budgetary management

Values

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

Communication

• Effective communicator, in writing, verbally & electronically
• Demonstrates commitment to multi-disciplinary working
• Demonstrates a clear vision of the role and service.
• Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Specific Requirements

• 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.

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world-class research, innovation and creativity.