Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered midwife to work in both a clinical and clinical research role within Jessop Wing. This position will enable the post holder to undertake a hybrid role incorporating both clinical care and research within Jessop Wing.

The post holder will work under the supervision of Senior Midwifery Team and the Trust Research Matron as part of a team managing and coordinating clinical and research projects within Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatology (OG&N) and delivering personalised clinical care in all care settings to provide the highest standards of midwifery care to meet the needs of women and their families. 

The post holder will be responsible for developing and sustaining their own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with the NMC Code.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be confident and competent in working autonomously with comprehensive clinical skills and the ability to support the senior midwife in taking charge of the ward/team regularly.

As part of the research team the Midwife will manage and coordinate the Generation Study within Obstetrics as project lead. As project lead for the Generation Study the Research Midwife will maximise recruitment into the study by developing and coordinating recruitment strategies, monitoring rates of recruitment and ensuring that all aspects of the study are completed in line with research safeguards that are in place to protect the well-being of research participants and that research is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and in compliance to the respective research protocol and UK/EU law. In addition, the project lead will also support the wider Jessop Wing to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients in line with research and clinical protocols. The Research Midwife will work as part of the wider research team to develop and deliver recruitment targets, and strategies.

Assess patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and monitor their condition throughout their participation. 

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Jessop Wing is committed to providing the highest standards of midwifery care to meet the needs of women and their families

The Academic Directorate of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatology (OG&N) is a research active Directorate with a large and growing portfolio of studies, a number of which are part of the NIHR portfolio.

The OG&N Research Team has successfully affiliated with the Sheffield NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF), the purpose of which is to grow and support research which is pertinent to the local population, taking part in research on the NIHR portfolio as well as supporting home grown grant bids.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 18 months due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Midwife (with valid NMC registration) To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998 or equivalent experience, e.g. Mentorship programme Possess or be working towards a degree or equivalent in health/biological related subject Extensive evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable criteria

New-born Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) qualification or working towards

Experience

Essential criteria

Extensive post registration experience with ability to demonstrate the requisite level of competencies at band 6 Thorough understanding of contemporary midwifery issues

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in a clinical research environment Caring for women with health inequalities and special needs Possess current GCP certificate

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

Ability to manage own workload Ability to work on own initiative Good understanding of the local & national strategic context of research in the NHS Ability to communicate effectively, including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals and with groups Practical Skills required; Phlebotomy, episiotomy, suturing and IV drugs and cannulation Antenatal clinics and screening Working knowledge of child protection issues Conducting parental education

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

Proven administration skills. Numerate with good IT skills, including competence in standard PC packages

Desirable criteria

Car owner with clean drivers licence

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.

You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.

If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

For more information about our organisation and the opportunities available, please visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Job Description (PDF, 296.4KB) Person Specification (PDF, 376.6KB) Organisational Structure (PDF, 224.4KB) Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB) Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (PDF, 763.8KB) Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB) Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (PDF, 113.1KB) Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB) Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB) A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

NameRebecca Pyecroft-OxleyJob titleTrust Research MatronEmail number0114 2711554Additional information

Kiya Rothman

Consultant Midwife

Email: