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Job overview
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 maternity cover for 12 months from May 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, with a primary focus on the Generation Study. The role involves assessing, planning, and implementing research care, and providing support to participants throughout their involvement in clinical studies.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide clear, accurate information and training to Women’s & Children’s (W&C) staff.
2. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary research team, wider clinical colleagues, and lay representatives contributing to W&C studies, particularly the Generation Study.
3. Promote study participation by sharing clear, accessible information with potential participants in both hospital settings and through community outreach activities.
4. Undertake participant recruitment and informed consent processes and support the organisation and administration of studies in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
5. Maintain accurate, timely documentation of clinical events in partnership with the research team.
6. Enter study data accurately into approved databases and ensure data integrity throughout the research process.
7. Support the safe and compliant storage of research data within the department.
8. Ensure adherence to clinical study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the research portfolio.
9. Participate in the analysis and interpretation of research data and support the preparation of research reports and publications.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities and we are part of the Bristol NHS Group.
Recognised as the Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards 2025, our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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
10. To provide information and training to W&C clinical staff.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Perform a range of clinical interventions as required by the research protocol within the scope of training and knowledge.
14. To organise and maintain accurate documentation of clinical events in collaboration with the RH&CB team
15. To accurately enter data on to approved databases.
16. As part of the research team, to ensure the safe storage of data within the department.
17. As part of the research team, to ensure research equipment is maintained in an effective working order.
18. In collaboration with the RH&CB research team, to ensure that the portfolio of clinical study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to.
19. As part of the research team, to contribute to the analysis and interpretation of research data and the compilation of research reports and publications.
Education and Training
20. To maintain Good Clinical Practice training requirements
21. To keep appropriate staff informed of the progress of the RH&CB study
22. To continue own professional development, keeping updated with current practice and maintaining PREP requirements
23. 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.
Management
24. To work closely with all members of the multi-professional RH&CB team
25. To contribute to the development of specific clinical and research policies / procedures / Standard Operating Procedures
26. To keep up to date with research issues through liaising with the Southwest Central Regional Research Delivery Network
Other
27. To understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures
28. To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
29. 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
30. 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.
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
31. Registered Nurse, Midwife, Allied Health Care Professional (AHP) or registered Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) with current live registration
32. Significant relevant post registration experience
33. Degree level education in nursing or health related subject or equivalent relevant experience
34. Further study in a health / biological science-related area (. relevant modules or CPD) or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable criteria
35. Current Good Clinical Practice certification
Work Experience
Essential criteria
36. Comprehensive experience in relevant clinical or research environment.
37. Experience of clinical research in accordance with ICPHGCP inc. UK statutory instruments and UK clinical trials regulation.
38. Experience of extended roles. venepuncture, ECG’s, link-roles
39. Effective personal time and caseload management
40. A high level of organisational skills to support workload
41. Experience supporting senior staff or coordinating day-to-day activities within a team, demonstrating good organisational and professional skills
42. Able to work independently and manage day to day work activities of self and junior members of the team
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
43. Proficient in the use of IT systems with previous experience of using databases and have meticulous data entry skills
44. Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping
45. Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team.
46. Evidence of continuing professional development
47. Facilitation of development of other staf
48. Understanding of the application of research within the clinical environment
49. Ability to lead projects and work with the wider MDT and external stakeholders to coordinate the delivery of projects
50. Demonstrate advanced decision-making skills and problemsolving abilities in the context of complex facts and relevant information
51. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service, working across teams if necessary
52. Numerical literacy to oversee cost review process in projects, utilising established systems provided
Desirable criteria
53. Awareness of the Trust’s Organisational Objectives
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
54. Flexibility of working days (7-day service) and times (with prior knowledge) to fit service needs; & punctualit
55. Ability to be mobile to meet the requirements of the role
56. Excellent attention to detail & accuracy
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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.