The closing date is 12th Feb 2025
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 specialties 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, including rheumatology, respiratory, and neurology. This post is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic person with an interest in the specialty and research. Main duties, tasks & skills required
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. You should 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 to offering flexible working where we can; offering 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 reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions and thrives 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 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. Job description
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see the 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 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. UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. For help with your application, contact:
Mrs Jane Harris jane.harris2@uhb.nhs.uk Pay scheme
Agenda for Change Band
Band 5 Salary
£29970.00 to £36483.00 Yearly Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working Reference number
304-1083630 Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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 specialties 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, including rheumatology, respiratory, and neurology. This post is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic person with an interest in the specialty and research. Main duties, tasks & skills required
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. You should 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 to offering flexible working where we can; offering 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 reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions and thrives 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 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. Job description
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see the 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 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. UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. For help with your application, contact:
Mrs Jane Harris jane.harris2@uhb.nhs.uk Pay scheme
Agenda for Change Band
Band 5 Salary
£29970.00 to £36483.00 Yearly Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working Reference number
304-1083630 Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH
#J-18808-Ljbffr
