Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Clinical Trials Research Nurse - Barberry

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About the Role
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 in delivering high quality clinical research trials and Research Clinics within a range of exciting specialties, including Mood Disorders, Epilepsy, Psychosis, Huntington Disease and other Mental Health 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the care of your own caseload 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, this includes communication with the Principal Investigator and relevant local personnel and regulatory authorities
- Provide ongoing follow-up care whilst patient is in the clinical trial
- Act at all times in a way that maintains patients’ and carers’ dignity
- Act as first point of contact for own portfolio of clinical trials for sponsors, CROs and RECs
- Support study delivery and undertake assessments as per protocols
- Manage 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
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About Us
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.


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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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Susan Musa
- Job title: Lead Research Nurse
- Email address: s.musa2@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07985883917
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