Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has just become available for an enthusiastic & motivated nurse to join the liver research delivery Team. The team are responsible for delivering an exciting range of both academic and commercially sponsored clinical trials. The trials include observational, as well as complex interventional and translational studies in alcohol related liver disease, viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, liver transplantation, liver / neuroendocrine cancer, autoimmune liver disease, portal hypertension and metabolic liver disease. As a Band 5 Research Nurse you will need excellent communication skills to liaise with participants, clinical services, external sponsors & departments that are key to this role and to care for and support patients during their journey through a clinical research trial. You will ensure that patients experience the highest level of care, in line with the trust vision, values, policies and procedures whilst adhering to ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines. The post holder will involve identifying and screening participants, recruitment, coordinating study visits, conducting trial related assessments and monitoring patients in trials as well as the collection and documentation of accurate data.
Main duties of the job
To be successful in this role you will need to be a level 1 Registered Nurse, with considerable experience in an acute care setting. Applicants need to demonstrate a willingness to train for extended roles which include venepuncture, cannulation and administration of cytotoxic medications. Previous research experience and a science interest are desirable. In return, we can offer you continued professional development and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and high quality clinical research team. If you would like further information please contact Diana Hull or Emma Burke (Senior Research Nurses liver) on 0121 371 8463.
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.
Details
- Date posted: 08 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-1100913
- Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
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This advert is for Band 5 Staff Nurse - Liver Research with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 to £39,043 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
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