Band 7 Senior Research Nurse

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic Research Nurse to lead a collaborative core research team. The successful candidate will manage operations and provide professional leadership, enhancing research across various specialities. Responsibilities include budget control and fostering an inclusive culture. Applicants should demonstrate extensive research knowledge and experience. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop the research portfolio and improve patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in research.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with teams.
• Strong governance and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a collaborative core research team.
• Manage day-to-day operations and budget control.
• Provide professional and inspirational leadership.

Skills

Research and leadership skills

Knowledge in multiple specialities

Team management

Clinical practice standards

Budget management

Job description

We are looking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Research Nurse who can demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in research and leadership skills. The successful candidate will work closely with the existing Senior Research Nurse to lead a collaborative team across the core research team, delivering research in a variety of specialities including surgery, stroke, diabetes, sexual health, infectious disease, allergy & immunology.

The post is based at Heartlands Hospital but works collaboratively with the core research team based at all sites across the trust. We have recently upgraded our clinical research facilities in the MIDRU building at Heartlands Hospital and this is an exciting opportunity to lead the growth of the portfolio of studies and further development of the team, working together with the clinical teams to embed research, increasing opportunities for our patients.

The post holder will work together with the Senior Research Nurse and have responsibility for the effective and efficient operational day to day management of the team, including budget control, governance, staff development and training. The post holder is professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards of professional practise and standards of care. They will provide professional leadership within the core research team, providing direction and inspirational leadership to all members within the multi-disciplinary team.

The post holder will undertake and supervise research and teaching to set, monitor and continuously improve standards of care and patient experience. The post holder is accountable for safe, effective clinical practice, managing and developing team performance, managing a devolved budget ensuring efficient and effective use of physical and human resources. They postholder will work collaboratively with Lead Research Nurses and Senior Research Nurses across the trust to seek and provide support and deliver compassionate leadership.

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.