Lisa Rollinson
Swadlincote,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced research and clinical midwife, with a focus on improving maternity and neonatal care through evidence. Proven track record in working with researchers, supporting study development and identifying gaps in evidence, innovation and guidance. Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Research Midwife
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester, Leicestershire
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitate and co-ordinate the safe and efficient operation of numerous maternity research studies simultaneously, across three clinical sites at University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL).
- Identifying new studies, via networking, that would benefit health outcomes of UHL service users, particularly those that target evidence gaps or inequalities.
- Support the development of evidence-based guidelines and policies, based on research findings, leading to improved safe and personalised care.
- Undertaking all tasks related to a research studies lifespan, from set up and recruitment to close down and archiving. Tasks include, but are not limited to, undertaking study feasibility, obtaining approvals, screening and consenting, performing data collection and entry.
- Pro-actively identify research barriers and implementing solutions, to support seamless study development.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive data records, giving due regard to confidentiality.
- Ensure research activities prioritise patient well-being and compliance with ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
- Build strategic relationships and collaborate with service users and the wider research team, to ensure efficient and safe running of studies alongside clinical activity.
- Disseminate research findings to the clinical teams and service users, in innovative and varied ways, to receive feedback and implement changes to practice to improve maternity and neonatal care.
Clinical Midwife
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester, Leicestershire
11.2022 - Current
- Provide evidenced-based, safe, woman-centred, midwifery care throughout the child bearing continuum.
- Provide physical and emotional care following miscarriage, termination, stillbirth and neonatal death.
- Quickly develop effective relationships with service users, to provide personalised care and advocate for them.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professional conduct, in line with unit policies and guidelines, and the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code.
- Give due regard to the needs, customs, values and spiritual beliefs of women, birthing people and their families, and deal with them sensitively.
- Facilitate a positive learning environment for students and staff, to continually develop skills, knowledge and confidence, to ultimately ensure safe maternal and neonatal care.
- Undertake all mandatory training and continuous personal development, to ensure knowledge, skills and care are evidence-based and safe.
Catering Assistant
Webbs - Webbs Garden Centres ltd
Wychbold, Worcestershire
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Built strong relationships with customers through excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering loyalty and return visits.
Front of House Staff
3a Social - GCCH Holdings Ltd
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Communicated effectively with team members and the public, to ensure efficient and seamless service.
Online Spread Designer
Next - Next PLC
Leicester, Leicestershire
03.2012 - 09.2018
- Designed and created impactful online assets for Next's platforms, adhering to brand guidelines and meeting tight deadlines.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to support design initiatives and sales goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
De Montfort University
Leicester 09.2019 - 08.2022
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professionals)
Heart of Worcestershire College
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire 09.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Textile Design
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 09.2008 - 08.2011
Foundation Degree in Arts - Art and Design
North East Worcestershire College
Worcester 09.2007 - 08.2008
A-Levels - Textile Design
North Bromsgrove High School
Bromsgrove 09.2005 - 08.2007
A-Levels - Art
North Bromsgrove High School
Bromsgrove 09.2005 - 08.2007
A-Levels - Math
North Bromsgrove High School
Bromsgrove 09.2005 - 08.2007
GCSEs - English Literature
North Bromsgrove High School
Bromsgrove 09.2003 - 08.2005
GCSEs - English Language
North Bromsgrove High School
Bromsgrove 09.2003 - 08.2005
GCSEs - Math
North Bromsgrove High School
Bromsgrove 09.2003 - 08.2005
GCSEs - Science Double Award
North Bromsgrove High School
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire 09.2003 - 08.2005
Skills
- Facilitating research studies
- Understanding of research methodology
- Collaboration with maternity researchers
- Sensitive communication with bereaved individuals
- Networking and interpersonal skills
- Workload management skills
- Ability to identify gaps in evidence, innovations and guidelines
- Effective communication and presentation
- Translating complex research into content
Professional development
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, University Hospitals of Leicester, 2026
- Saving Babies' Lives, University Hospitals of Leicester, 2025
- Health Literacy Awareness, University Hospitals of Leicester, 2025
- Good Clinical Practice, NIHR Clinical Research Network, 2024
- Informed Consent, NIHR Clinical Research Network, 2024
- Childbearing Loss & Bereavement, University Hospitals of Leicester, 2023
- Cultural Competency and Safety, Sheffield Maternity Cooperative, 2021
- Baby Loss, Beyond Bea, 2020
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Midwife
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Midwife
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
11.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
De Montfort University
09.2019 - 08.2022
Catering Assistant
Webbs - Webbs Garden Centres ltd
06.2019 - 11.2019
Front of House Staff
3a Social - GCCH Holdings Ltd
09.2018 - 08.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professionals)
Heart of Worcestershire College
09.2018 - 08.2019
Online Spread Designer
Next - Next PLC
03.2012 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Textile Design
Nottingham Trent University
09.2008 - 08.2011
Foundation Degree in Arts - Art and Design
North East Worcestershire College
09.2007 - 08.2008
A-Levels - Textile Design
North Bromsgrove High School
09.2005 - 08.2007
A-Levels - Art
North Bromsgrove High School
09.2005 - 08.2007
A-Levels - Math
North Bromsgrove High School
09.2005 - 08.2007
GCSEs - English Literature
North Bromsgrove High School
09.2003 - 08.2005
GCSEs - English Language
North Bromsgrove High School
09.2003 - 08.2005
GCSEs - Math
North Bromsgrove High School
09.2003 - 08.2005
GCSEs - Science Double Award
North Bromsgrove High School
09.2003 - 08.2005