Band 7 Senior Research Nurse

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 16 January 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly skilled Research Nurse who can demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in research and leadership skills. The successful candidate will work closely with the existing Senior Research Nurse to lead a collaborative team across the core research team, delivering research in a variety of specialities including surgery, stroke, diabetes, sexual health, infectious disease, allergy & immunology.

The post is based at Heartlands Hospital but works collaboratively with the core research team based at all sites across the trust. We have recently upgraded our clinical research facilities in the MIDRU building at Heartlands Hospital and this is an exciting opportunity to lead the growth of the portfolio of studies and further development of the team, working together with the clinical teams to embed research, increasing opportunities for our patients.

The post holder will work together with the Senior Research Nurse and have responsibility for the effective and efficient operational day to day management of the team, including budget control, governance, staff development and training. The post holder is professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards of professional practice and standards of care. They will provide professional leadership within the core research team, providing direction and inspirational leadership to all members within the multi-disciplinary team.

The post holder will undertake and supervise research and teaching to set, monitor and continuously improve standards of care and patient experience. The post holder is accountable for safe, effective clinical practice, managing and developing team performance, managing a devolved budget ensuring efficient and effective use of physical and human resources. They postholder will work collaboratively with Lead Research Nurses and Senior Research Nurses across the trust to seek and provide support and deliver compassionate leadership.

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.

Please Note :
For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience working in clinical research
• Registered Adult Nurse on Level 1 NMC register
• Evidence of Mentorship/ leadership skills
• Completion of a relevant post registration specialist course or experience in research and development
• ICH GCP training
• Research training such as informed consent, safety reporting, audit & inspection

• Professional Portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
• Substantial relevant and recent clinical experience within a complex health care setting or Acute NHS setting working as a deputy Manager Band 6 position including the supervision and education of junior staff/ students
• Demonstrable current, recent experience of team leadership and management within the healthcare setting
• Demonstrable understanding of the management responsibility for pay and non-pay resources associated with the clinical serviceli>
• Experience of being a mentor
• Demonstration of a significant contribution to innovative practice or change management
• Experience in interviewing and selection of staff
• Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice
• Ability and passion in the following areas:
  • Leadership
  • Team building
  • Managing Resources
  • Time management
  • Clinical governance
  • Audit and research
  • Workforce planning / management
  • NHS policy and political awareness
• Evidence of effective multi-professional working
• Knowledge of Research Governance

• Demonstrates the key strengths and motivators for relating to others
• Competence in expanded clinical practice associated with the role
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal & IT skills
• Proven ability to analyse data and identify data trends
• Able to effectively present information to groups /health care professionals
• Ability to work under pressure across competing demands /properties
• Positive and…