Research NurseNHS

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled, driven and enthusiastic nurse to join our well-established clinical research team. Based in one of the most diverse and vibrant areas of London, Barts Health is the largest acute NHS Trust in England with a long-standing reputation of clinical excellence and innovation

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating a portfolio of early phase interventional studies , late phase interventional and non-interventional clinical research studies within the NIHR Barts Health Clinical Research Facility at The Royal London Hospital and at Whipps Cross University Hospital as needed. They will be instrumental in the recruitment of participants in line with specified recruitment targets and timelines, alongside the provision of high quality, holistic care. Possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will collaborate closely with leading investigators, other research team members and the wider multidisciplinary team, to ensure the safety of participants throughout the trial. You will manage your own workload, so a proactive, flexible, responsible, and mature approach is essential. The post holder is expected to be flexible to work outside of normal office hours, should the need arise. The need for accurate records within clinical research is fundamental, so exemplary documentation skills, a meticulous eye for detail and a high standard of IT skills is critical. We are a friendly and motivated team, and it is important that you are team-focused and driven to achieve team success. Phlebotomy and cannulation skills are required.

Job description

You will be joining a supportive research team who celebrate diversity, are committed to personal and professional development, and place the research participant at the heart of everything they do. This role offers a great opportunity for a nurse who wishes to expand their current research experience, or a nurse with a strong clinical background looking to move into a clinical research role. Possessing experience in early phase interventional trials would be an advantage. You will have a great opportunity to gain clinical experience across varying specialities, whilst also developing strong project management and organisational skills.If you would like further information or have any questions about the role, please contact Senior Research Nurse, Geetha Boyapati ([email protected]) or Research Lead, Jenny Higgins [email protected]

About us

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.