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.
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.
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:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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