Research Midwife

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 09 February 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated midwife to join the Women's Health research team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital; this team is part of the larger research delivery team, so a warm welcome into a friendly, supportive environment can be expected. This exciting full time post will give the opportunity to develop clinical research experience and skills.

The post holder will work closely with the Reproductive Health and Childbirth research team and the wider research team at the trust. The role includes setting up and managing mainly NIHR portfolio studies, covering a wide range of areas including preterm birth, pre-eclampsia and gynaecology. We are committed to giving women the opportunity to take part in, and experience the benefits of, clinical research as part of their routine care.

The role includes clinical care of women participating in studies, as well as sample and data collection and screening.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Clinical Trial Management (CTIMPs and Non-CTIMPs)

• Obtain informed consent from participants for non-CTIMP studies (i.e. observational and questionnaire) as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI) and within parameters of the protocol.
• Support participants considering taking part in interventional and observational research with the decision-making process, ensuring that their information needs are met sensitively and that they have a full understanding of the research study and its requirements.
• To ensure all Adverse Events are reported in line with the Trust Adverse Events Reporting policy
• Ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and Research Networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner.
• Facilitate and maintain (written and verbal) communication between the PI, research and clinical teams in ensuring that the study protocol is correctly implemented and research governance standards are met and maintained.
• Ensuring that all equipment used in the trial is appropriately calibrated and that supporting documentation is retained.
• Perform all visits, observations, and clinical procedures such as monitoring vital signs, body measurements, height and weight, ECGs, venepuncture, cannulation, drug administration with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule ofthe study protocol

General Clinical Duties

• Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives.
• Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area.
• Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy.
• Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives.
• Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients.
• Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required.

Clinical Trial Set Up (CTIMPs and Non-CTIMPs)

• Contribute to the assessment of trial protocols and safety, regulatory and logistical issues in the running of the trial.
• Contribute to trial feasibility meetings.
• Liaise with the R&D Governance Team to ensure all studies have been given Health Research Authority approval and Capacity and Capability confirmation prior to commencement.
• Liaise with NIHR Clinical Research Network personnel in…