Band 6 Research Nurse

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Band 6 Research Nurse to join their Research in Emergency and Acute Care Team. This exciting role requires a level 1 Registered Nurse with experience in acute care and the skills to advocate for patients in clinical trials. The successful candidate will manage time-sensitive research demands and support junior staff while promoting best practices in patient care. Opportunities for professional development are offered in this dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in acute care.
• Willingness to train for extended roles such as venepuncture.
• Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth knowledge of research processes.
• Manage time-sensitive research trial demands.
• Communicate with patients and the clinical team regarding trials.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Good communication skills

Time management

IT skills

Education

Registered level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC register

Relevant degree or equivalent in nursing

Health care management / leadership qualification

Tools

PICS system

Data collection systems

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Research Nurse - Research and Development

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Do you want to help shape patient care of the future?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Research nurse post, working with REACT (Research in Emergency and Acute Care Team)

REACT has 1 substantive post, they deliver research across the acute care specialities, this includes Critical Care, Trauma and Stroke. The portfolio delivers studies that includes CTIMPs, medical device trials and observation studies, often recruiting patients within tight time frames following an injury. You will need to act as an advocate for many of the patients as they often lack capacity due to their injuries or illness.

You will gain experience in supporting and leading on the delivery of specialised, patient, and protocol driven care in partnership with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team. You will ensure that patient care is delivered according to best practice, Trust policies and Good Clinical Practice.

To be successful in these roles you will need to be a level 1 Registered Nurse, with experience at in an acute care setting. Applicants need to demonstrate a willingness to train for extended roles which include venepuncture, cannulation and administration of biologics. We can offer you continued professional development as a Band 6 and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and high-quality clinical research team.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 research nurse you will be required to develop an in-depth knowledge of the research processes and research delivery, all in line with the Good Clinical Practice principles and adhere to the legal and ethical legislations. You will be expected to adhere to research trial protocols and deliver in accordance with these. Adherence to events schedules and their strict timelines is essential.

You will be working with patients and communicating with them, their relatives and the wider clinical team regarding the involvement in trials. It is essential that you are a good communicator and can act as a patient advocate for those who are unable to make decisions for themselves at times.

You will also need to have the ability to manage time commitments well and show great prioritisation skills. Whilst engaging within the main team, autonomous and self‑directed work is an essential part of this role.

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

There will be completion of paperwork, learning and using multiple data collection systems. Good IT skills are essential for this role as well organisation and the ability to think and act quickly to manage time sensitive research trial demands.

Clinical skills required include administration of medicines, venepuncture, observation taking, and ability to interpret data from the PICS and portal system.

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Qualifications

• Registered level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC register
• Relevant degree or equivalent in nursing
• Health care management / leadership qualification

Experience

• 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
• Evidence of Research knowledge
• Experience of clinical trials/ studies/ research coordination

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