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Job Overview\n\n

A 12‑month fixed‑term opportunity has arisen for a clinically experienced midwife to join our Women’s and Children’s Research Team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in research delivery who wants to develop specialist skills in reproductive health studies.

You will work within a supportive, friendly, and experienced team on a range of studies across our reproductive health portfolio, including the Generation Study. You’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred research that contributes to improving care for women, birthing people, and families.

Experience in the delivery of clinical research an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

This Band 6 post is offered as secondment cover for 12 months from November 2026

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a key role in delivering high‑quality research within the Women’s and Children’s Research portfolio. The role involves assessing, planning, and implementing research care, and providing support to participants throughout their involvement in clinical studies.

Key Responsibilities\n\n

Provide clear, accurate information and training to Women’s & Children’s (W&C) staff.Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary research team, wider clinical colleagues, and lay representatives contributing to W&C studies.Promote study participation by sharing clear, accessible information with potential participants in both hospital settings and through community outreach activities.Undertake participant recruitment and informed consent processes and support the organisation and administration of studies in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).Maintain accurate, timely documentation of clinical events in partnership with the research team.Enter study data accurately into approved databases and ensure data integrity throughout the research process.Support the safe and compliant storage of research data within the department.Ensure adherence to clinical study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the research portfolio.Participate in the analysis and interpretation of research data and support the preparation of research reports and publications.\n\n

Provide clear, accurate information and training to Women’s & Children’s (W&C) staff.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary research team, wider clinical colleagues, and lay representatives contributing to W&C studies.

Promote study participation by sharing clear, accessible information with potential participants in both hospital settings and through community outreach activities.

Undertake participant recruitment and informed consent processes and support the organisation and administration of studies in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Maintain accurate, timely documentation of clinical events in partnership with the research team.

Enter study data accurately into approved databases and ensure data integrity throughout the research process.

Support the safe and compliant storage of research data within the department.

Ensure adherence to clinical study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the research portfolio.

Participate in the analysis and interpretation of research data and support the preparation of research reports and publications.\n\n

See Job Description And Person Specification For Further Details\n\n

Working for our organisation

The role is based within the successful & friendly Research & Development (R&D) team at Southmead Hospital. Working alongside the 150 plus departmental staff you will have the opportunity to network with other researchers and have access to our supportive training and development structure. The R&D team have been awarded the Investors in People Silver Award (2022-2025), making it a great place to work.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities\n\n

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Research\n\n

To provide information and training to W&C clinical staff.To work closely with all members of the research team, as well as other health professionals and lay members directly contributing to RH&CB studies.To recruit, consent and co-facilitate the organisation and administration of RH&CB studies, ensuring that the research is conducted in accordance with the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Medicines for Human Use Regulations 2004 and 2006.Perform a range of clinical interventions as required by the research protocol within the scope of training and knowledge.To organise and maintain accurate documentation of clinical events in collaboration with the RH&CB teamTo accurately enter data on to approved databases.As part of the research team, to ensure the safe storage of data within the department.As part of the research team, to ensure research equipment is maintained in an effective working order.In collaboration with the RH&CB research team, to ensure that the portfolio of clinical study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to.As part of the research team, to contribute to the analysis and interpretation of research data and the compilation of research reports and publications.\n\n

To provide information and training to W&C clinical staff.

To work closely with all members of the research team, as well as other health professionals and lay members directly contributing to RH&CB studies.

To recruit, consent and co-facilitate the organisation and administration of RH&CB studies, ensuring that the research is conducted in accordance with the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Medicines for Human Use Regulations 2004 and 2006.

Perform a range of clinical interventions as required by the research protocol within the scope of training and knowledge.

To organise and maintain accurate documentation of clinical events in collaboration with the RH&CB team

To accurately enter data on to approved databases.

As part of the research team, to ensure the safe storage of data within the department.

As part of the research team, to ensure research equipment is maintained in an effective working order.

In collaboration with the RH&CB research team, to ensure that the portfolio of clinical study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to.

As part of the research team, to contribute to the analysis and interpretation of research data and the compilation of research reports and publications.\n\n

Education and Training\n\n

To maintain Good Clinical Practice training requirementsTo keep appropriate staff informed of the progress of the RH&CB studyTo continue own professional development, keeping updated with current practice and maintaining PREP requirementsTo maintain an awareness of current advances in midwifery and research practice and use this knowledge to ensure a good standard of care for women.\n\n

To maintain Good Clinical Practice training requirements

To keep appropriate staff informed of the progress of the RH&CB study

To continue own professional development, keeping updated with current practice and maintaining PREP requirements

To maintain an awareness of current advances in midwifery and research practice and use this knowledge to ensure a good standard of care for women.\n\n

Management\n\n

To work closely with all members of the multi-professional RH&CB teamTo contribute to the development of specific clinical and research policies / procedures / Standard Operating ProceduresTo keep up to date with research issues through liaising with the Southwest Central Regional Research Delivery Network\n\n

To work closely with all members of the multi-professional RH&CB team

To contribute to the development of specific clinical and research policies / procedures / Standard Operating Procedures

To keep up to date with research issues through liaising with the Southwest Central Regional Research Delivery Network\n\n

Other\n\n

To understand and adhere to Trust policies and proceduresTo act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional ConductTo ensure that Trust wide standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all those who come in contact with the service provided by the Trusts and service providers. The post holder has responsibility for safety as outlined in the hospital’s policy and Health and Safety Work Act 1974To ensure that the views of consumers are effectively sought, channelled and acted upon. This includes efficient actioning of the complaints procedure in accordance with Trust policies and in conjunction with the Network Manager.\n\n

To understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures

To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct

To ensure that Trust wide standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all those who come in contact with the service provided by the Trusts and service providers. The post holder has responsibility for safety as outlined in the hospital’s policy and Health and Safety Work Act 1974

To ensure that the views of consumers are effectively sought, channelled and acted upon. This includes efficient actioning of the complaints procedure in accordance with Trust policies and in conjunction with the Network Manager.\n\n

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications\n\n

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse, Midwife, Allied Health Care Professional (AHP) or registered Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) with current live registrationSignificant relevant post registration experienceDegree level education in nursing or health related subject or equivalent relevant experienceFurther study in a health / biological science-related area (e.g. relevant modules or CPD) or equivalent relevant experienceCurrent Good Clinical Practice certification\n\n

Registered Nurse, Midwife, Allied Health Care Professional (AHP) or registered Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) with current live registration

Significant relevant post registration experience

Degree level education in nursing or health related subject or equivalent relevant experience

Further study in a health / biological science-related area (e.g. relevant modules or CPD) or equivalent relevant experience

Current Good Clinical Practice certification\n\n

Work Experience

Essential criteria

Comprehensive experience in relevant clinical or research environment.Experience of clinical research in accordance with ICPHGCP inc. UK statutory instruments and UK clinical trials regulation.Experience of extended roles e.g. venepuncture, ECG’s, link-rolesEffective personal time and caseload managementA high level of organisational skills to support workloadExperience supporting senior staff or coordinating day-to-day activities within a team, demonstrating good organisational and professional skillsAble to work independently and manage day to day work activities of self and junior members of the team\n\n

Comprehensive experience in relevant clinical or research environment.

Experience of clinical research in accordance with ICPHGCP inc. UK statutory instruments and UK clinical trials regulation.

Experience of extended roles e.g. venepuncture, ECG’s, link-roles

Effective personal time and caseload management

A high level of organisational skills to support workload

Experience supporting senior staff or coordinating day-to-day activities within a team, demonstrating good organisational and professional skills

Able to work independently and manage day to day work activities of self and junior members of the team\n\n

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities\n\n

Essential criteria

Proficient in the use of IT systems with previous experience of using databases and have meticulous data entry skillsAdvanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keepingExcellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team.Evidence of continuing professional developmentFacilitation of development of other staffUnderstanding of the application of research within the clinical environmentAbility to lead projects and work with the wider MDT and external stakeholders to coordinate the delivery of projectsDemonstrate advanced decision-making skills and problemsolving abilities in the context of complex facts and relevant informationAbility to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service, working across teams if necessaryNumerical literacy to oversee cost review process in projects, utilising established systems providedAwareness of the Trust’s Organisational Objectives\n\n

Proficient in the use of IT systems with previous experience of using databases and have meticulous data entry skills

Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping

Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team.

Evidence of continuing professional development

Facilitation of development of other staff

Understanding of the application of research within the clinical environment

Ability to lead projects and work with the wider MDT and external stakeholders to coordinate the delivery of projects

Demonstrate advanced decision-making skills and problemsolving abilities in the context of complex facts and relevant information

Ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service, working across teams if necessary

Numerical literacy to oversee cost review process in projects, utilising established systems provided

Awareness of the Trust’s Organisational Objectives\n\n

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

Essential criteria

Flexibility of working days (7-day service) and times (with prior knowledge) to fit service needs; & punctualitAbility to be mobile to meet the requirements of the roleExcellent attention to detail & accuracy\n\n

Flexibility of working days (7-day service) and times (with prior knowledge) to fit service needs; & punctualit

Ability to be mobile to meet the requirements of the role

Excellent attention to detail & accuracy\n\n

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge. The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers. BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview. If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.\n\n

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.\n\n

Important\n\n

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.

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