# Clinical Research Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-research-nurse/42e9fd16-4048-4cbf-a461-89bcb34fd626 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-research-nurse/42e9fd16-4048-4cbf-a461-89bcb34fd626.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Birmingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata or per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term or secondment) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-12T12:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-03T08:30:47.772Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Birmingham/Birmingham_Womens_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Clinical_Research/Clinical_Research-v7990972 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7990972?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bwc.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview If you believe that nursing is about making a real difference to patients lives, then clinical research nursing can provide a stimulating and rewarding career pathway. As a clinical research nurse, you have the opportunity to spend quality time with your patients and help them reach an informed understanding of the treatment options available and provide support throughout their care pathway. And by contributing to clinical research, you're making sure the NHS can meet the challenges of the future, by providing vital evidence on 'what works', so we can keep improving treatments for patients. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the R&D department and we are looking for an enthusiastic , dedicated Research Nurse to join our friendly Paediatric Generic  Research Nurse Team. The post holder will have a primary role in supporting all aspects of research activity including recruitment, administering assessments and data collection for the research, audit and evaluation of studies being delivered by Birmingham Women and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.  This post is ideal for someone with an interest in delivering research across a wide range of specialties for children, young people and young adults. ### Main duties of the job You will be an excellent communicator, be on sub part one ( children ) of the nursing register  and have previous working experience and knowledge of audit, research design and delivery of research projects. You will need excellent interpersonal and team working skills; and be capable of working independently and flexibly. The post holder will be responsible for maximising recruitment into research studies within the Trust. The post will be based in the R&D team at Birmingham Children’s site and duties will include study setup, protocol implementation, development of recruitment strategies and general data management for a variety of NIHR portfolio studies. The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and maintenance of accurate, comprehensive records for clinical trial files in order to support the Research and Clinical Teams in all aspects of recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering clinical trials. They will support the development of the department by working alongside Research Teams in setting up and raising the profile of clinical trials. A comprehensive induction and training/development program will be provided. If you would like more information, please contact: Sarah Jordan, Lead Paediatric Research Nurse 01213338736 \[email protected\] Applicants are encouraged and welcome to contact or visit the department ahead of application and/or interview. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. ## Job Details If you believe that nursing is about making a real difference to patients lives, then clinical research nursing can provide a stimulating and rewarding career pathway. As a clinical research nurse, you have the opportunity to spend quality time with your patients and help them reach an informed understanding of the treatment options available and provide support throughout their care pathway. And by contributing to clinical research, you're making sure the NHS can meet the challenges of the future, by providing vital evidence on 'what works', so we can keep improving treatments for patients. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the R&D department and we are looking for an enthusiastic , dedicated Research Nurse to join our friendly Paediatric Generic Research Nurse Team. The post holder will have a primary role in supporting all aspects of research activity including recruitment, administering assessments and data collection for the research, audit and evaluation of studies being delivered by Birmingham Women and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. This post is ideal for someone with an interest in delivering research across a wide range of specialties for children, young people and young adults. ## Job Description You will be an excellent communicator, be on sub part one ( children ) of the nursing register and have previous working experience and knowledge of audit, research design and delivery of research projects. You will need excellent interpersonal and team working skills; and be capable of working independently and flexibly. The post holder will be responsible for maximising recruitment into research studies within the Trust. The post will be based in the R&D team at Birmingham Children’s site and duties will include study setup, protocol implementation, development of recruitment strategies and general data management for a variety of NIHR portfolio studies. The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and maintenance of accurate, comprehensive records for clinical trial files in order to support the Research and Clinical Teams in all aspects of recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering clinical trials. They will support the development of the department by working alongside Research Teams in setting up and raising the profile of clinical trials. A comprehensive induction and training/development program will be provided. If you would like more information, please contact: Sarah Jordan, Lead Paediatric Research Nurse 01213338736 \[email protected\] Applicants are encouraged and welcome to contact or visit the department ahead of application and/or interview. ## Responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Hons level degree in relevant subject area or equivalent level of professional experience - Registered nurse sub part one (children) - Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development including Revalidation ### Other requirements **Essential** - Able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of nursing practice **Desirable** - Phlebotomy skills ### Communication skills **Essential** - Excellent negotiation/interpersonal skills - Ability to communicate at all levels with patients and their families - Diplomatic and professional at all times - Honesty and probity - Ability to receive constructive criticism ### Knowledge and nature of experience **Essential** - Experience of clinical research/audit/clinical data collection - Sound working knowledge of the EU Clinical Trial Directive, Good Clinical Practice an research governance frameworks ### Personal Skills / Abilities and Attributes **Essential** - Excellent organisational and time management skills - Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy - Articulate - Able to work flexible hours in accordance with the needs of the service - Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines - Ability to organise meetings, take minutes, prepare papers, liaise with research colleagues - Problem solving skills and ability to use own initiative - Ability to work autonomously - Aware of research process - Awareness of the principles, guidelines and policies that constitute to full informed consent process - Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust - Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role ## Documents - [r&d research nurse jd and ps 14may26 b6 ft12months (pdf, 459.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10295587) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.