Ideal applicants will have research experience, a passion for enhancing women's health, and strong attention to detail. The position requires coordination and management of clinical research projects, participant recruitment, and maintaining study documentation while advocating for patients' informed choices regarding their involvement in trials. There is potential for extension beyond the initial term, and the role provides an opportunity to develop specialist research skills within a dynamic team environment.
WHRC is looking to appoint an experienced research midwife / nurse or experienced research practitioner to work on the Generation Study which is sponsored by Genomics England. The study focuses on screening neonates for approximately 200 rare conditions at birth using umbilical cord blood.
The postholder will assist with the effective running of the study, consenting participants and organising sample collection, whilst adhering to the principles of GCP. There may also be the opportunity to work on a variety of other projects.
The postholder of this new role will work within the WHRC research team and have the opportunity to develop specialist research skills in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have research experience, have an interest in the improvement of women's health, attention to detail and a willingness to work collaboratively.
The post holder will be based primarily at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital but will also be expected to work at St Mary's Hospital. This is a 12-month fixed term role to cover maternity leave, there may be the opportunity for extension.
o The post holder will support the aims of the Trust and the NIHR clinical research network to improve the speed, quality, and integration of clinical research, through the successful delivery of clinical research in the NHS.o The post holder will be a recognised expert in one or more specialties with an understanding of the research environment. They will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of clinical research projects, collaborating with key personnel throughout the trust and network to ensure continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials.o The focus of the role will be in supporting the delivery and development of the research portfolio through identification of suitable participants, co-ordination, recruitment, performance and maintenance of study documentation. The post holder will require sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in the clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients advocate.o The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of research participants and is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice.
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The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
For an informal discussion please contact Danielle Thornton (Lead Research Midwife ).
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