Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse -Research

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses to join the respiratory research team based in MIDRU at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. The post holders will work across a variety of research specialities and a number of research projects involving unlicensed Clinical Trial Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs).

The post holder must be a registered nurse capable of autonomous clinical practice, with substantial post registration experience in relevant clinical areas and evidence of maintaining up to date professional knowledge. Strong attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities include day to day coordination of respiratory research studies, supporting trial set up, and recruiting participants. The role involves close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality research. Previous research or service evaluation experience is desirable but not essential.

The post holder will work with a range of teams across the Trust and may be required to work flexibly including variation in working hours in accordance with service needs.

The posts are permanent.

For further details /informal visits please contact:

Louise Wood 0121 4241604 louise.wood2@uhb.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient & Client Care

* Ensures care is aligned to the professional values of care, compassion and respect. Influencing and facilitate change within the practice setting.

* Support and facilitate a culture of protecting patients from harm and deprivation of basic rights ensuring a safe and effective service with continuous quality improvement * Promote a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation / policies and procedures, health care associated infection prevention, clinical

governance, including risk management and critical incident reporting. Take steps to act upon and escalate areas of concern or risk.

* Recognise and act to avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of patients and escalate to senior nursing colleagues, as required.

* Have accountability for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to the Trust Policy to include the safe administration of medicines, controlled drugs, intravenous drugs, transfusion of blood and blood products where this is a requirement in the clinical area.

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: 22 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: 304-9017337
• Job locations: Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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