Band 5 Staff Nurse (Research)

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse with a passion for clinical research and patient care. The successful candidate will support various research studies and trials, requiring strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail. A registered Level 1 Adult Nurse with experience in acute care is essential. The role offers comprehensive training and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC Register is required.
• Previous experience in an acute secondary NHS care setting is preferred.
• Commitment to mentorship and understanding of NMC requirements is vital.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of research studies and clinical trials.
• Recruit participants and facilitate consent processes for research.
• Ensure accurate collection and submission of data according to protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Structured approach

Clinical skills

Nursing mentorship

Teamwork

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Registered Level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC Register

Relevant degree or equivalent in nursing

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Staff Nurse (Research)

The closing date is 04 January 2026

Are you looking to use your skills in an evolving and exciting area of practice?

Would you like to learn more about clinical research and how it impacts on patient care now and in the future?

The Cardiology Research team is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join us.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse with an interest and / or experience in Cardiology to join our team.

Main duties of the job

Your role will involve supporting a varied range of research studies and clinical trials, being involved in all stages of the research process. This entails the recruitment of participants, facilitation of the consent process, administration of the clinical intervention that is required for the trial (if applicable), coordinating follow up visits as well as liaising with drug companies and other study sponsors. You will need to ensure the accurate collection and submission of data, in line with the study protocols and research regulations.

You will hopefully have some experience of supporting patients with cardiac conditions plus awareness of 'Good Clinical Practice' (GCP) guidelines, however full training and a competency framework will be available to support your transition into this role.

You will have good interpersonal skills, an eye for detail, and be structured in your approach. Although being part of a small team you will be expected to work on your own initiative at times.

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 responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• *Registered Level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
• *Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
• *Relevant degree or equivalent in nursing

Experience

• *Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting
• *Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development/ competence
• *Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others
• *Willingness to become a Mentor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship
• *Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
• *Understanding of preceptorship and work-based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge
• *Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
• *Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
• *Awareness of health and safety issues

Additional Criteria

• *Demonstrate achievement of numeracy (including drug administration calculations) and literacy skills. Ability to read / write and speak, receive and understand instructions in English
• *Good IT skills ability to record information electronically
• *Competent in a range of clinical skills willingness to undertake expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice required
• *Competent in managing the care of a group of patients / shift management and clinical leadership relevant to the practise setting
• *Professional appearance
• *Displays genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned
• *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• *Ability to communicate articulately others
• *Caring and approachable
• *Punctual, reliable
• *Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust