Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse to join the Research and Innovation (R&I) Department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, based at Good Hope Hospital.

The role is permanent and full time (37.5 hours per week) The role offers the chance to be part of a busy, supportive, and forward-thinking research environment where your work will directly contribute to the delivery of high-quality clinical research.

Research at Good Hope is in a exciting phase where we are continuing to grow our varied portfolio which includes new commercial activity as well as our academic portfolio. You will play a key role in the coordination and delivery of research studies, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure studies run efficiently, safely, and in line with regulatory standards.

We are looking for individuals who are:

*Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills

*Confident communicators across all levels

*Competent in Microsoft Office and IT systems

*Able to work independently while contributing to a supportive team

*Experienced in research and/or clinical settings

In return, we offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to meaningful, patient-focused research that makes a real difference.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the delivery of a portfolio of clinical research studies in the core team at Good Hope Hospital, ensuring all activity is conducted in line with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Key responsibilities include:

*Coordinating and delivering research studies from set-up to close, supporting recruitment to time and target

*Identifying, screening, and consenting patients in accordance with ethical and legal standards

*Delivering study procedures and monitoring patient safety, including reporting adverse events

*Collecting and maintaining accurate research data and documentation to audit-ready standards

*Acting as a key point of contact for patients, clinical teams, and study sponsors

*Supporting study set-up, including feasibility and site initiation activities

*Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to embed research into clinical care

*Contributing to governance, audit, and the promotion of research across the Trust

The post holder will work both independently and as part of the research team, ensuring high standards of patient care and research delivery.

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: 19 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 304-9019342
• Job locations: Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RR, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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

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