Job summary Ever wondered what a career in research would be like? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Nurse with an interest in Inflammatory Research. Working in a Clinical Research Facility can give you the opportunity to practice all your nursing clinical skills in a new and exciting context. The role of the Research Nurse combines traditional patient care and nursing duties with the less familiar world of research protocols and cutting-edge technologies. The Inflammation Research Facility (IRF) is a collaboration between UHB, University of Birmingham (UoB) and the NIHR/Wellcome Trust. This purpose-built research environment undertakes research projects from a variety of clinical specialities with an emphasis on inflammatory processes. The IRF offers 6 consulting rooms & a 3-bed bay for daytime stays along with specialist facilities including a biopsy suite. The facility links directly to the UoB research labs which provides unique synergies between laboratory & clinical data offering a holistic and innovative approach to chronic inflammation research. As a research nurse you will work in collaboration with the Inflammation research teams & within the team on the NIHR Clinical Research Facility to deliver studies on various research portfolios, these include rheumatology/respiratory/neurology. This post is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic person with an interest in the specialty and research. Main duties of the job As the Band 5 research nurse you will be working alongside other nursing team members to assist in the planning and implementation of clinical research trials within the Inflammatory research facility. This role involves liaison with Principal Investigators and other members of the multidisciplinary team to develop and manage trial protocols to ensure a high quality of data collection, ensuring participant safety and welfare. The post holder will be given induction packages both Trust and Research specific, with a follow-on competency booklet. Protocol/trial specific training will be provided at a local level. To be successful in this role you will need to be a Registered Nurse, with considerable experience at Band 5 in an acute care setting. Knowledge of the research process and GCP would be advantageous. Be competent or have a willingness to train for extended roles which include venepuncture, cannulation, spirometry and administration of intravenous therapies and to assist in our biopsy/ultrasound scanning suite. In return, we can offer you continued professional development and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and high-quality clinical research team. About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-1083630 Job locations Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Job description Job responsibilities Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC Register Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC Relevant degree or equivalent in nursing Experience Essential Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development/competence Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team /providing supervision to others Willingness to become a Mentor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct Understanding of preceptorship and work-based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity Awareness of health and safety issues Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC Register Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC Relevant degree or equivalent in nursing Experience Essential Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development/competence Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team /providing supervision to others Willingness to become a Mentor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct Understanding of preceptorship and work-based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity Awareness of health and safety issues Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)