Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding research midwifery team. Do you want to be part of one of the best and biggest research midwifery teams in the UK?

You would be working on a groundbreaking research project, The Generation Study which will sequence the genomes of 100,000 newborn babies. Every year hundreds of babies are born in the UK with rare genetic conditions, early intervention can enhance their health and quality of life. If you feel passionate about improving care and being part of this project, apply now and become part of the team!

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work under the supervision of the Trust Research Matron as part of a team managing and coordinating the Generation Study within Obstetrics as a project manager. As project manager 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.

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

As part of the co-ordination responsibilities the post holder will be expected to represent the Jessop Wing research team at national and international meetings, with particular emphasis on study development.

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.

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.

The CRF has extensive experience in training and managing clinical and non-clinical research staff to ensure studies deliver to time and target. The CRF works with OG&N to ensure projects are supported by well-trained research staff who are who are well placed to develop and maintain strong working relationships with clinical staff. This ensures high quality, cost effective clinical care is provided to participants in studies.

Research Delivery staff can work across all sites within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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 12 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 e.g. ENB 997 or 998 and/or C&G 730 (or equivalent) or equivalent experience, e.g. Mentorship programme Possess or be working towards a degree or equivalent in health/biological related subject Possess or be working towards an MSc in Clinical Research or health/biological related subject. Or demonstrable significant experience working at an equivalent senior level. Extensive evidence of continuous professional development Including post graduate qualifications and/ or academic research qualifications

Desirable criteria

Management qualifications or experience 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 Experience of managing multiple competing projects to time and target, within research or other relevant field Thorough understanding of contemporary midwifery issues Experience of managing and delivering high quality patient care, promoting continuous improvements to service delivery

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 Experience of managing systems and processes to comply with both local and national targets/ frameworks Ability to communicate effectively, including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals and with groups Strong IT skills competent in standard PC packages (i.e. Microsoft Office or equivalent) using both desktop packages and databases. Advanced organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of development and organisation Highly developed leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills - desire to be highly visible to form positive relationships at all levels 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.

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.

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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, 288.4KB) Person Specification (PDF, 392.6KB) Organisation structure (PDF, 344.6KB) 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)

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Further details / informal visits contact

NameRebecca Pyecroft-OxleyJob titleTrust Research MatronEmail number0114 2711554Additional information

Kiya Rothman 

Consultant Midwife

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