Band 6 Research Midwife
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This is a 12-month fixed-term position for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Research Midwife to join the Maternity and Gynaecology research team. The role involves coordinating and delivering clinical research trials, from set-up to close-out, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will identify, screen, and consent participants, deliver study visits, monitor safety, and collect accurate data. This role offers a supportive environment and the chance to contribute to patient-focused research.
Essential criteria
- \*Registered Midwife on the NMC register
- \*Relevant degree or equivalent in Midwifery
Desirable criteria
- \*Health care management / leadership qualification.
- \*Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
- \*Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff
- \*Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD
- \*Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff
- \*Experience of mentoring undergraduate students
- \*Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department
- \*Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.
- \*Evidence of Research knowledge
- \*Experience of clinical trials/ studies/ research coordination
- Additional Criteria
- \*Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
- \*Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
- \*Competence in expanded clinical practice associated with the role
- \*Excellent Communication skills, written & verbal.
- \*Ability to work under pressure across competing demands
- \*Ability to articulate the principles of safeguarding and mental capacity
- \*Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- \*Approachable and friendly
- \*Supportive / Flexible
- \*Well organised
- \*Good communicator
- \*Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
- \*Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations
- \*Ability to inspire and lead a team
- \*Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required to include rotation of day /night duty and unsocial hours according to service need
- Demonstrate an ability, experience, passion in the following:
- \*Leadership
- \*Team Building
- \*Managing resources
- \*Time management
- \*Role modelling
- \*Change management / clinical developments
- \*Clinical governance
- \*Audit and research
- \*Workforce planning / management
- \*NHS policy and political awareness
- \*Registered Midwife on the NMC register
- \*Relevant degree or equivalent in Midwifery
- \*Health care management / leadership qualification.
- \*Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
- \*Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff
- \*Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD
- \*Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff
- \*Experience of mentoring undergraduate students
- \*Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department
- \*Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.
- \*Evidence of Research knowledge
- \*Experience of clinical trials/ studies/ research coordination
- Additional Criteria
- \*Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
- \*Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
- \*Competence in expanded clinical practice associated with the role
- \*Excellent Communication skills, written & verbal.
- \*Ability to work under pressure across competing demands
- \*Ability to articulate the principles of safeguarding and mental capacity
- \*Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- \*Approachable and friendly
- \*Supportive / Flexible
- \*Well organised
- \*Good communicator
- \*Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
- \*Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations
- \*Ability to inspire and lead a team
- \*Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required to include rotation of day /night duty and unsocial hours according to serv
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and passionate individual to join our Maternity and Gynaecology research team within the Research and Innovation (R&I) Department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. This is a 12 month fixed term position that provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to clinical research trials that have the potential to change and shape future clinical practice. Our team provides support to participants throughout pregnancy from the antenatal to the post-natal period within the scope of the clinical trials protocol. You need to be able to work autonomously and manage a case load of patients. The successful candidate will follow participants throughout their entire research journey, from recruitment until close out, so building able to build a rapport with participants is essential.
Our team offers a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to meaningful, patient-focused research that makes a real difference.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the delivery of high quality clinical research trials within the Maternity and Gynaecology portfolio, ensuring all activity is conducted in line with study protocols, regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Key responsibilities include:
\*Coordinating and deliverin
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