Band 6 Clinical Trials Research Nurse - Barberry

Band 6 Clinical Trials Research Nurse - Barberry Band 6

Main area: Research Nurse Grade Band 6

Contract: Fixed term: 24 months

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 971

Site: The Barberry, National Centre for Mental Health

Town: Birmingham

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 01/05/:59

Interview date: 22/05/2025

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

Working predominantly at the Barberry Centre, at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), the post-holder will support the Lead Research Nurse and the R&D Delivery Manager in delivering high quality clinical research within a range of exciting specialties, including Mood Disorders, Epilepsy, Huntington Disease and other trials in Mental Health Clinical Trials. For any assigned project, they will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical studies. This will involve the recruitment, education, and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data, including the collection and preparation of samples. You will work collaboratively with the research delivery team and the wider multi-disciplinary team in the management of your own caseload of clinical trial patients. The role involves using an in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice, alongside a working knowledge and compliance with the local, national, and international research regulations and nursing framework.

This post would suit someone who has a strong clinical background with some clinical research experience or a desire and passion to enter the world of clinical research. They would need to be enthusiastic, organised, methodical, and have a keen eye for detail.

Main duties of the job

• Coordinate the care of your own case load of trial patients
• Ensure the safe administration of treatments given within the context of a clinical trial
• Take clinical samples for studies and prepare samples for collection and dispatch to relevant departments or research centres
• Ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the research protocol
• Act appropriately to report and record serious adverse events, including communication with the Principal Investigator and relevant local personnel and regulatory authorities
• Provide ongoing follow-up care while the patient is in the clinical trial
• Act at all times in a way that maintains patients' and carers' dignity
• Act as the first point of contact for your own portfolio of clinical trials for sponsors, CROs, and RECs
• Support study delivery and undertake assessments as per protocols
• Manage your own portfolio of clinical trials
• Ensure that clinical trial recruitment records and site files are accurately maintained and archived appropriately
• Ensure that all data is handled according to the Data Protection Act and in a confidential and, where necessary, anonymised fashion
• Support other trials within the R&D Departments portfolio as directed by the Implementation and Performance Manager

Working for our organisation

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing, and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive, and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities, please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification Qualifications

• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Dual qualified (RGN and RMN)
• Teaching and mentorship qualification

Knowledge

• Significant experience of delivering research in a healthcare setting
• Experience of conducting clinical assessments/rating scales
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Recent experience of working within the NHS
• Clinical (or extensive research) experience and knowledge of working with people with neurological conditions such as epilepsy

Skills

• Previous experience of sample preparation
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Phlebotomy trained

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process, you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however, all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role, you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust's induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process, we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route.

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.