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Main area
Dr A J Jain (BH)
Grade
Band 6
Contract
12 months (Fixed term: 12 months)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
259-7379852GSS
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Bartholomews Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£46,419 - £55,046 per annum inc
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/08/2025 23:59

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Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Research Nurse

Band 6

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. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

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.

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic & motivated nurse to work in the busy Cardiology Research Department. You will be tasked with the running of a variety of clinical trials, in accordance with good clinical practice guidelines. You will be an engaged part of our team and eager to learn about research.

Main duties of the job

The Research Nurse is an independent practitioner working within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of clinical trials covering a clinical research portfolio with an emphasis on interventional cardiology as well as a variety of other areas of cardiology that the team covers research in.  

Responsibilities will include education of patients and colleagues, coordination of care of patients on trials, device accountability as well as the collection and input of data. The post holder will be expected to develop specialised skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials and the relevant cardiac conditions. The post holder will be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patient’s advocate.

Working for our organisation

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. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.  

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.

**We reserve the right to close this vacancy 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**  

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Intravenous accreditation
  • Teaching/mentorship course or equivalent
  • Possession of 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 for at least 1 year
  • 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 development
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge and experience of Research Governance, EU Clinical Trials Directive 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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mervyn Andiapen
Job title
Research Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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