Job summary Applications are open for an experienced Research Nurse to join our research team. For the purposes of brevity the term CRP is used to represent all health professionals working in a patient facing role in clinical research including nurses, midwives, AHPs, scientists and clinical research practitioners on the relevant AHSC register. Due to the current needs of the portfolio this post is open to Registered Nurses only. The successful candidates will have extensive research experience, in both industry and academic studies. They will work on mixed portfolios, including cardiology, within the City, MMUH and Sandwell sites. They will be working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to support and deliver research projects relevant to our local population in a variety of clinical settings. Main duties of the job In addition to assisting clinicians and other members of the research team, the successful candidates will support research patients throughout the research process ensuring the well-being and safety of patients at all times. They will perform study related procedures, including participant assessment, informed consent, clinical examinations and reporting adverse events. The post holders will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability and initiative to work independently and manage a patient caseload across a variety of trials & studies. They will be required to prioritise their own workload and be responsible for the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients. They will be required to work autonomously and will also be responsible for identifying new research opportunities, coordinating and managing a number of clinical trials. About us Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality. We have three strategic objectives: Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 381-CO-7044681 Job locations SWB NHS Trust Lyndon Birmingham B71 4HJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails Person Specification Experience Essential Recent significant research experience of working as a first level registered nurse, ((all branches), midwife, RSCN/ allied health professional or clinical research practitioner within an NHS or care setting. And/or previous significant patient facing experience within a relevant specialty Desirable Experience and knowledge of principles of clinical research Experience of data collection Evidence of previous resource management Experience of clinical research at Band 5 level Previous experience within relevant clinical speciality Qualifications Essential Undergraduate degree or equivalent theoretical knowledge. Registered nurse/midwife with current NMC registration/ Allied Health Professional with current registration / Clinical Scientist with current registration Or Registered CRP (Academy for Healthcare Sciences) or able to complete crp registration within 18 Desirable Leadership or First line management qualification Counselling Skills Certificate qualification. Teaching qualification Assessing qualification Person Specification Experience Essential Recent significant research experience of working as a first level registered nurse, ((all branches), midwife, RSCN/ allied health professional or clinical research practitioner within an NHS or care setting. And/or previous significant patient facing experience within a relevant specialty Desirable Experience and knowledge of principles of clinical research Experience of data collection Evidence of previous resource management Experience of clinical research at Band 5 level Previous experience within relevant clinical speciality Qualifications Essential Undergraduate degree or equivalent theoretical knowledge. Registered nurse/midwife with current NMC registration/ Allied Health Professional with current registration / Clinical Scientist with current registration Or Registered CRP (Academy for Healthcare Sciences) or able to complete crp registration within 18 Desirable Leadership or First line management qualification Counselling Skills Certificate qualification. Teaching qualification Assessing qualification 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. 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. 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 Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Address SWB NHS Trust Lyndon Birmingham B71 4HJ Employer's website https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)