Clinical Research Nurse

Job description

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

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 | [email protected]

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.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Intravenous accreditation
• Teaching / Mentorship course or equivalent
• Possession of / or can demonstrate equivalence to an undergraduate degree in Nursing, Science or Health related discipline

Desirable criteria

• Research qualification
• Good Clinical Practice certification
• ALS/ILS or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience in Cardiology or Cardiac/Critical care nursing
• Experience in clinical, organisational and team management
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
• Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
• Experience of managing physically and emotionally challenging patient cohorts and environments

Desirable criteria

• Experience in Research Nursing in Clinical investigations or trials
• Project management experience
• Experience of clinical trial data entry on multiple platforms

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Broad knowledge and experience of post registration nursing practice within an acute hospital environment
• Evidence of continuous personal

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and experience of Research Governance, EU Clinical Trials Directive, Directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices (EU MDD) and Good Clinical Practice.
• Basic statistical knowledge
• Knowledge of Trials Research Management Software e.g. EDGE

Skills

Essential criteria

• Proactive and self- motivated with ability to lead, motivate and empower others.
• Well-developed interpersonal and Communication skills including: interpersonal, liaison and negotiating skills.
• Ability to confront challenging issues taking a problem-solving approach.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate written and verbal reports.
• Ability to prioritise, meet tight deadlines and work independently on a number of projects
• Ability to work in a multi- professional arena.
• Attention to detail and meticulous, accurate documentation
• Computer literacy

Desirable criteria

• Ability to lead and manage meetings effectively.
• Has some budgetary and resources management skills
• Phlebotomy and cannulation skills

Other

Essential criteria

• Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
• Displays enthusiastic and proactive approach to work
• Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research in clinical practice
• Able to articulate reason

Visa Sponsorship Information

This role is subject to UK immigration requirements. Where sponsorship is required, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa in accordance with current UK Visas and Immigration rules, including any salary, qualification, and role-specific requirements applicable at the time of appointment. Candidates who require sponsorship will only be considered where the post is eligible and where all sponsorship criteria can be met. Evidence of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.

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Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.

Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.

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