Band 6 Research Nurse

Do you want to help shape patient care of the future? We have an exciting opportunity for three Band 6 Research nurse posts, working with the Acute Care (REACT) and GI Research Team's. The REACT Research Team have 2 substantive posts, they deliver research across the acute care specialities, this includes Critical Care, Trauma and Stroke. The portfolio delivers studies that includes CTIMPs, medical device trials and observation studies, often recruiting patients within tight time frames following an injury. You will need to act as an advocate for many of the patients as they often lack capacity due to their injuries or illness. The GI Research portfolio a 12-month secondment opportunity, they have an exciting range of both commercial and academic clinical trials. The trials include observational, as well as interventional and translational studies predominately in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Within the GI delivery team, the post holder will be involved in trials with innovative drugs in IBD using endoscopy, biomarkers and patient reported outcomes as endpoints led by internationally recognised investigators. You will gain experience in supporting and leading on the delivery of specialized, patient, and protocol driven care in partnership with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team. You will ensure that patient care is delivered according to best practice, Trust policies and Good Clinical Practice.

To be successful in these roles you will need to be a level 1 Registered Nurse, with experience at in an acute care setting. Applicants need to demonstrate a willingness to train for extended roles which include venepuncture, cannulation and administration of biologics. We can offer you continued professional development as a Band 6 and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and high-quality clinical research teams.

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.

If you are passionate about research and feel ready to take the next step in your career, UHB is a great place to work. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce. What we offer

• 27 days' leave plus bank holidays (rising to 29 after five and 33 after 10 years' service)
• Enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Structured personal development and career progression plan
• Generous NHS pension
• Great maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Childcare vouchers
• Wide range of LGBT+ initiatives and staff networks
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Health and well-being opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme and discounts on public transport