Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Research Midwife
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: 1.0 WTE post for Princess Royal Hospital, 1.0 WTE post for Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 279-7427632-SEP25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Research Midwife
Band 6
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form:
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate Research Midwife to join our team at UHSussex. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference by improving care for birthing people, and their babies through clinical research.
In this role, you will work across our obstetric research studies, supporting participants, managing day-to-day activities, and making sure everything runs smoothly. You’ll use your clinical and research skills to deliver high-quality care while helping to lead complex trials from start to finish.
You’ll also play an important role in promoting research across the Trust. This includes supporting colleagues, guiding new investigators, and ensuring studies meet their goals on time, and with accurate, meaningful results.
Collaboration is a key part of the role. You’ll work closely with NHS teams, Universities, and industry partners to grow our research programme and help shape the future of maternity care both locally and nationally.
If you’re enthusiastic, organised, and ready to be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with our team of clinical research Midwives and Nurses on the Obstetric portfolio, managing studies day-to-day to ensure effective recruitment, participant retention, protocol compliance, accurate data collection, and coordination of tests and procedures.
With specialist Obstetric expertise, they will lead complex trials while delivering high-quality, compassionate care to participants. Flexibility and adaptability are essential to meet the evolving demands of the research portfolio. The role also involves championing research within Trust departments and supporting colleagues and investigators to deliver studies that advance patient care.
In addition, the post holder will track progress across the Obstetric/maternity portfolio, maintaining clear, comprehensive records and supporting the delivery of trials to time and target. They will foster collaborative relationships across the NHS, non-commercial partners, and pharmaceutical sponsors to strengthen research delivery within UHS Trust.
Finally, they will proactively drive change, delivering measurable improvements and aligning initiatives with current and emerging organisational strategies and healthcare priorities.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a
buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Provide delivery of high-quality care and clinical research.
- Coordinate portfolio of research studies using expert clinical and research knowledge.
- Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care and research protocols delivered to patients/participants, involving their carers and or relatives.
- Ensure patient/participation treatment is in accordance with clinical research & local protocols and Good Clinical Practice.
- Continually evaluate the quality of the care given, regularly assessing the needs of the patients/participants and effects change required to ensure their safety.
- Collaborate with other health care professionals as necessary to optimise patient/participant care.
- Participate in decisions concerning the treatments that are given within the context of the research protocol and care of the patient/participant.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person specification
Current NMC registered midwife
Essential criteria
- Holds NMC Registration
Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience
Essential criteria
- Qualification certificate
Specialist knowledge in Obstetric clinical practice in an acute NHS setting
Essential criteria
- Midwifery experience, example of specialist knowledge in application
Clearly able to demonstrate Trust values
Essential criteria
- Example of demonstrating trust values in application
Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload
Essential criteria
- Demonstrated in application
Obstetric clinical trial experience in an NHS setting
Desirable criteria
- NHS research experience
Good Clinical Practice certification
Desirable criteria
- Certification of GCP or awareness and willingness to complete GCP
Experience of using computer systems including Excel
Desirable criteria
- Discussed in application
Recent clinical midwifery experience
Desirable criteria
- Recent employment history
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emily Marler
- Job title
- Senior Research Midwife
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07741810960
- Additional information
For more information on this post, please contact Emily via email ([email protected])
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