Job summary
Are you a dedicated nurse passionate about Paediatric care and clinical research? Join University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as a Paediatric Research Nurse and help drive innovations that improve outcomes for some of our youngest patients.
About the Role:
You will support vital paediatric research by recruiting and consenting patients, collecting and managing data, and ensuring all studies comply with protocols and ethical standards. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, your role is key in advancing paediatric treatments and care.
What We're Looking For:
*Registered Paediatric Nurse
*Enthusiasm for clinical research and evidence-based practice
*Strong communication skills and attention to detail
*Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
*Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and upholding research integrity
Why Choose Us?
At University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, you'll be part of a leading NHS organisation renowned for excellence in paediatric care and research. We offer a supportive environment, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to life-changing advances in paediatric health.
Main duties of the job
As a Paediatric Research Nurse at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, you will be integral to delivering high-quality clinical research in our Clinical Research Facility and on our paediatric wards. Your core responsibilities will be to co-ordinate multiple academic and commercial studies. Responsibilities will include identifying and recruiting eligible patients, obtaining informed consent from families, and collecting accurate clinical data. You will ensure all research activities comply with protocols, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
On a daily basis, you'll collaborate closely with clinical teams, research coordinators, and investigators to facilitate smooth study operations. You will monitor patient progress, manage documentation, and support safe, effective care tailored to the vulnerable paediatric population. Your role demands meticulous attention to detail to maintain data integrity and contribute to impactful research outcomes.
We are seeking a paediatric nurse who is confident in engaging with families during sensitive situations. Essential skills include strong communication, organisational ability, and the flexibility to adapt to the fast-paced research environment. A proactive attitude, commitment to patient welfare, and adherence to confidentiality are crucial. Your passion for evidence-based practice will drive improvements in paediatric care through innovative research.
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 June 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: 304-9016271
- Job locations: Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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Person specification
Experience
Essential
- * 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
Desirable
- * Evidence of Research knowledge
- * Experience of clinical trials/ studies/ research coordination
Qualifications
Essential
- * Registered children's nurse on the NMC register
- * Relevant degree or equivalent in paediatric nursing
Desirable
- * Health care management / leadership qualification.
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