Clinical Research Nurse

Job summary

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

o Current NMC registration.o Experience in cardiology, cardiac care, critical care or a related specialty.o Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills.o Ability to manage multiple projects independently.o Enthusiasm for patient-centred research.

Desirable

o Clinical research experience.o Research governance knowledge.o Experience with medical devices, digital health studies or biosamples.

Maria Vourvou: 0203 765 8704 | maria.vourvou@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

oCoordinating clinical research studies from set-up through to close-out.oSupporting participant identification, recruitment, informed consent and follow-up.oAssisting with the delivery of the Barts BioResource, including participant enrolment, biosample collection, processing and management.oCollection, maintenance and accurate entry of research data across a variety of clinical and digital research platforms.oSupporting studies involving digital health technologies, wearable devices, AI-enabled tools, cardiovascular devices, precision medicine initiatives and innovative clinical trials.oEducating patients, carers and clinical colleagues about research studies and opportunities for participation.oActing as a patient advocate, ensuring participants receive clear and appropriate information to make informed decisions regarding research involvement.oEnsuring 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.

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.