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Job requirements
Essential
24 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
- Other
Displays enthusiastic and proactive approach to work
- Other
Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research in clinical practice
- Other
Able to articulate reason
- Skills
Proactive and self- motivated with ability to lead, motivate and empower others.
- Skills
Well-developed interpersonal and Communication skills including: interpersonal, liaison and negotiating skills.
- Skills
Ability to confront challenging issues taking a problem-solving approach.
- Skills
Ability to produce clear, accurate written and verbal reports.
- Skills
Ability to prioritise, meet tight deadlines and work independently on a number of projects
- Skills
Ability to work in a multi- professional arena.
- Skills
Attention to detail and meticulous, accurate documentation
- Skills
Computer literacy
- Knowledge
Broad knowledge and experience of post registration nursing practice within an acute hospital environment
- Knowledge
Evidence of continuous personal
- Experience
Experience in Cardiology or Cardiac/Critical care nursing
- Experience
Experience in clinical, organisational and team management
- Experience
Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience
Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Experience
Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
- Experience
Experience of managing physically and emotionally challenging patient cohorts and environments
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Qualifications
Intravenous accreditation
- Qualifications
Teaching / Mentorship course or equivalent
- Qualifications
Possession of / or can demonstrate equivalence to an undergraduate degree in Nursing, Science or Health related discipline
Desirable
12 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Ability to lead and manage meetings effectively.
- Skills
Has some budgetary and resources management skills
- Skills
Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
- Knowledge
Knowledge and experience of Research Governance, EU Clinical Trials Directive, Directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices (EU MDD) and Good Clinical Practice.
- Knowledge
Basic statistical knowledge
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Trials Research Management Software e.g. EDGE
- Experience
Experience in Research Nursing in Clinical investigations or trials
- Experience
Project management experience
- Experience
Experience of clinical trial data entry on multiple platforms
- Qualifications
Research qualification
- Qualifications
Good Clinical Practice certification
- Qualifications
ALS/ILS or equivalent
Job overview
Through the NIHR Barts BRC and Barts BioResource (BBR), we develop digital health technologies, cardiovascular devices, precision medicine programmes and large-scale clinical research studies to improve patient care.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Research Nurse to join our team. The role offers involvement in a portfolio of studies including digital health, AI, wearable technologies, innovative interventions, medical devices and biobanking.
You will support delivery of the NIHR Barts BRC Precision Digital Health, Cardiovascular Devices and Trials Theme and the expansion of BBR, a programme collecting linked health data and biological samples to support future research.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate research studies from set-up to close-out, support participant recruitment and consent, collect research data and biosamples, manage study delivery and governance, and contribute to integrating research into routine NHS care.
Essential
- Current NMC registration.
- Experience in cardiology, cardiac care, critical care or a related specialty.
- Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
- Enthusiasm for patient-centred research.
Desirable
- Clinical research experience.
- Research governance knowledge.
- Experience with medical devices, digital health studies or biosamples.
Maria Vourvou: 0203 765 8704 | maria.vourvou@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
- Coordinating clinical research studies from set-up through to close-out.
- Supporting participant identification, recruitment, informed consent and follow-up.
- Assisting with the delivery of the Barts BioResource, including participant enrolment, biosample collection, processing and management. •Collection, maintenance and accurate entry of research data across a variety of clinical and digital research platforms.
- Supporting studies involving digital health technologies, wearable devices, AI-enabled tools, cardiovascular devices, precision medicine initiatives and innovative clinical trials.
- Educating patients, carers and clinical colleagues about research studies and opportunities for participation.
- Acting as a patient advocate, ensuring participants receive clear and appropriate information to make informed decisions regarding research involvement.
- Ensuring adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, Trust policies, information governance requirements and regulatory standards.
The successful candidate will contribute to nationally leading programmes in precision digital health, cardiovascular innovation, advanced clinical trials and large-scale translational research, helping to deliver research that improves outcomes for the diverse populations served by Barts Health NHS Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
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This advert is for Clinical Research Nurse with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Research nurse role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inc pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 16 months (End Date 31/03/2028). The application deadline is 03 Nov 2026.
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