University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Neonatal Research Nurse- MIDRU

The closing date is 18 June 2025

Job summary

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

Neonatal Research Nurse -- Role Overview

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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9009316

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

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

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.
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

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Laura Thrasyvoulou

laura.thrasyvoulou@uhb.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9009316

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


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