Band 6 Neonatal Research Nurse

Neonatal Research Nurse

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a dedicated nurse passionate about neonatal care and clinical research? Join University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as a Neonatal Research Nurse and help drive innovations that improve outcomes for our tiniest patients.

About the Role:

You will support vital neonatal research by recruiting and consenting patients, collecting and managing data, and ensuring all studies comply with protocols and ethical standards. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, your role is key in advancing neonatal treatments and care.

What We're Looking For:

*Registered Nurse with neonatal or paediatric experience

*Enthusiasm for clinical research and evidence-based practice

*Strong communication skills and attention to detail

*Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

*Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and upholding research integrity

Why Choose Us?

At University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, you'll be part of a leading NHS organisation renowned for excellence in neonatal care and research. We offer a supportive environment, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to life-changing advances in neonatal health.

Take the next step in your nursing career--apply now and help shape the future of neonatal care!

Main duties of the job

As a Neonatal Research Nurse at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, you will be integral to delivering high-quality clinical research in our neonatal unit. Your core responsibilities include identifying and recruiting eligible neonatal patients, obtaining informed consent from families, and collecting accurate clinical data. You will ensure all research activities comply with protocols, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

On a daily basis, you'll collaborate closely with clinical teams, research coordinators, and investigators to facilitate smooth study operations. You will monitor patient progress, manage documentation, and support safe, effective care tailored to the vulnerable neonatal population. Your role demands meticulous attention to detail to maintain data integrity and contribute to impactful research outcomes.

We are seeking a nurse with experience in neonatal or paediatric care, who is confident in engaging with families during sensitive situations. Essential skills include strong communication, organisational ability, and the flexibility to adapt to the fast-paced research environment. A proactive attitude, commitment to patient welfare, and adherence to confidentiality are crucial. Your passion for evidence-based practice will drive improvements in neonatal care through innovative research.

Join us to make a meaningful difference in newborn lives and support advancements in neonatal health.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Registered children's nurse on the NMC register
• *Relevant degree or equivalent in paediatric nursing
• *Or Registered adult nurse on the NMC register with relevant paediatric / neonatal experience

Desirable

• *Health care management / leadership qualification.

Experience

Essential

• *Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
• *Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff

*Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD

*Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff

*Experience of mentoring undergraduate students

*Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department

*Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.

Desirable

• *Evidence of Research knowledge
• *Experience of clinical trials/ studies/ research coordination

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• *Approachable and friendly
• *Supportive / Flexible
• *Well organised
• *Good communicator
• *Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
• *Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations
• *Ability to inspire and lead a team

*Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required to include rotation of day /night duty and unsocial hours according to service need

Desirable

• TBC at appointment
• Willingness to work core shift patterns for the area Monday to Friday with occasional out of hours /weekend working
• OR
• Undertake a range of shift patterns to cover 24/7 period when working as part of a peer group with occasions of out of hours / weekend working

About the employer

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.