Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse

Permanent Band 6 clinical research nurse post in the Research and Innovation Department at Good Hope Hospital, part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder runs studies from set-up to close, recruiting and consenting patients, monitoring safety and keeping audit-ready data. The portfolio spans commercial and academic studies, with the post holder working alongside multidisciplinary teams and study sponsors.

Fit depends on NMC registration as an adult nurse and experience mentoring and supervising junior staff.

• Coordinate and deliver research studies from set-up to close, supporting recruitment to time and target
• Ensure all study activity follows protocols, regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice
• Identify, screen and consent patients to ethical and legal standards
• Deliver study procedures and monitor patient safety, including reporting adverse events
• Collect and maintain accurate research data and documentation to audit-ready standards
• Act as key point of contact for patients, clinical teams and study sponsors
• Support study set-up, including feasibility and site initiation
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to embed research into clinical care
• Contribute to governance, audit and the promotion of research across the Trust

• Relevant degree or equivalent in nursing

• Registered level 1 adult nurse on the NMC register

• Substantial post-registration experience in a complex or acute NHS setting, including supervising and mentoring junior staff
• Recent clinical experience in the specialty or acute setting, backed by specialist clinical or managerial training and CPD
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students
• Evidence of leading or coordinating a shift or area
• Experience learning from incidents and complaints and supporting changes in practice
• Professional portfolio evidencing CPD and ability to maintain registration

• Highly organised with strong prioritisation
• Confident, good communicator at all levels
• Competent in Microsoft Office and IT systems
• Able to work independently while contributing to a supportive team
• Sound clinical reasoning and decision making, able to perform in complex and challenging situations
• Ability to inspire and lead a team

• Positive, approachable and supportive attitude
• Ability to work a flexible shift pattern, including rotating day and night duty and unsocial hours

• Health care management or leadership qualification
• Evidence of research knowledge
• Experience of clinical trials, studies or research coordination
• Willingness to work core Monday to Friday shifts with occasional out-of-hours or weekend work, or a 24/7 rota with a peer group

• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development