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Clinical Research Midwife Position in Pregnancy Research and Clinical Trials The University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Nursing
Funding
A market pay supplement equivalent to 7% of salary is payable in addition to the substantive salary. The normal incremental pay range is points 1–9 of the published scales. This is a full-time, fixed-term position; part-time hours may be considered.
Deadline
Nov 25, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
The University of Edinburgh
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About this position
The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Research Midwife to join the Edinburgh Pregnancy Research Team (EPRT). The role supports clinical trials and research studies involving pregnant women and people and their babies.
Working across the Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research and NHS Lothian’s Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, the Research Midwife will be assigned to one or more studies. The post holder will work closely with colleagues in the EPRT, the University of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian and the Edinburgh Reproductive Tissue Biobank.
The position combines specialist pregnancy and antenatal-care knowledge with clinical research delivery. The Research Midwife will support research participants throughout the pregnancy journey, from antenatal clinic care through birth and beyond, while contributing to high standards of participant care and study implementation. The role operates within study protocols, Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and applicable legislation.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative research environment connecting university researchers, NHS clinical colleagues and reproductive tissue biobanking specialists in Edinburgh.
Funding details
A market pay supplement equivalent to 7% of salary is payable in addition to the substantive salary. The normal incremental pay range is points 1–9 of the published scales. This is a full-time, fixed-term position; part-time hours may be considered.
What's required
Applicants must have knowledge of the pregnancy journey and associated care from an antenatal clinic setting through birth and beyond, excellent communication skills, and the ability to plan and manage a busy workload according to study needs. The successful candidate must ensure care is delivered according to research protocols, Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and applicable legislation. They must be eligible to hold an honorary contract with NHS Lothian and be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
How to apply
Review the vacancy details and submit an application through the jobs.ac.uk advert. For informal enquiries, contact Professor Rebecca Reynolds at [email protected].
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