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Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse

On-site in Sutton Coldfield·Full-time·Added today (last checked 26 Oct)

Our summary

Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 a year

About £2,690 - £3,180 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Sutton Coldfield
Contract
Full-time
Closing date
Apply by Sunday 1 November

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • *Registered level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC register
  • *Relevant degree or equivalent in nursing
  • *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.
  • *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

Nice to have

  • *Health care management / leadership qualification.
  • *Evidence of Research knowledge
  • *Experience of clinical trials/ studies/ research coordination
  • 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

Education & certifications

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

The role

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.

What you'll do

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).

*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.

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

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.

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

United Kingdom

Employer's website

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9019342

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

United Kingdom

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About the company & team

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.

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