Clinical Research Nurse
Barts Health NHS Trust
London, EC1A 7BEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
Through the NIHR Barts BRC and Barts BioResource (BBR), we develop digital health technologies, cardiovascular devices, precision medicine programmes ...
- 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.
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.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- 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: - Research qualification; - Good Clinical Practice certification; - ALS/ILS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Experience in Research Nursing in Clinical investigations or trials
- Project management experience
- Experience of clinical trial data entry on multiple platforms
Knowledge
Essential: - Broad knowledge and experience of post registration nursing practice within an acute hospital environment; - Evidence of continuous personal
Desirable
- 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
- 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: - Ability to lead and manage meetings effectively.; - Has some budgetary and resources management skills; - Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
Other
Essential
- 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
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.
About the employer
NHS organisation
This listing was structured from NHS Jobs. Vacancy details and the application process remain the responsibility of the original source.
Similar roles
Explore related