About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse to join the Research and Innovation (R&I) Department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, based at Good Hope Hospital.
The role is permanent and full time (37.5 hours per week) The role offers the chance to be part of a busy, supportive, and forward-thinking research environment where your work will directly contribute to the delivery of high-quality clinical research.
Research at Good Hope is in a exciting phase where we are continuing to grow our varied portfolio which includes new commercial activity as well as our academic portfolio. You will play a key role in the coordination and delivery of research studies, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure studies run efficiently, safely, and in line with regulatory standards.
We are looking for individuals who are:
*Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills
*Confident communicators across all levels
*Competent in Microsoft Office and IT systems
*Able to work independently while contributing to a supportive team
*Experienced in research and/or clinical settings
In return, we offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to meaningful, patient-focused research that makes a real difference.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the delivery of a portfolio of clinical research studies in the core team at Good Hope Hospital, ensuring all activity is conducted in line with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Key responsibilities include:
*Coordinating and delivering research studies from set-up to close, supporting recruitment to time and target
*Identifying, screening, and consenting patients in accordance with ethical and legal standards
*Delivering study procedures and monitoring patient safety, including reporting adverse events
*Collecting and maintaining accurate research data and documentation to audit-ready standards
*Acting as a key point of contact for patients, clinical teams, and study sponsors
*Supporting study set-up, including feasibility and site initiation activities
*Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to embed research into clinical care
*Contributing to governance, audit, and the promotion of research across the Trust
The post holder will work both independently and as part of the research team, ensuring high standards of patient care and research delivery.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description Job responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
*Registered level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC register *Relevant degree or equivalent in nursing
Desirable
*Health care management / leadership qualification.
Experience Essential
*Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration *Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff *Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD *Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff *Experience of mentoring undergraduate students *Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department *Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.
Desirable
*Evidence of Research knowledge *Experience of clinical trials/ studies/ research coordination
Additional Criteria Essential
*Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD *Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners *Competence in expanded clinical practice associated with the role *Excellent Communication skills, written & verbal. *Ability to work under pressure across competing demands *Ability to articulate the principles of safeguarding and mental capacity *Positive and enthusiastic attitude *Approachable and friendly *Supportive / Flexible *Well organised *Good communicator *Sound clinical reasoning and decision making *Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations *Ability to inspire and lead a team *Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required to include rotation of day /night duty and unsocial hours according to service need
Desirable
Demonstrate an ability, experience, passion in the following: *Leadership *Team Building *Managing resources *Time management *Role modelling *Change management / clinical developments *Clinical governance *Audit and research *Workforce planning / management *NHS policy and political awareness TBC at appointment Willingness to work core shift patterns for the area Monday to Friday with occasional out of hours /weekend working OR Undertake a range of shift patterns to cover 24/7 period when working as part of a peer group with occasions of out of hours / weekend working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)