Research Nurse

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 6 research nurse at a leading teaching hospital in East London. Join a supportive team to deliver clinical trials for patients with neurological conditions, particularly multiple sclerosis. The role involves managing trial activities and supporting patients throughout their clinical journey.

Qualifications

• Experience working in research, particularly in neurological conditions.
• Ability to manage own workload under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical trials manager in running clinical trial activities.
• Manage care needs assessment and patient standards.
• Communicate effectively with clinical and research contacts.

Skills

Research

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 research nurse on the fast-paced, innovative Neurology Day Unit at a leading teaching hospital in East London. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with experience working in research, who are willing to gain and develop knowledge on different neurological conditions, in particular multiple sclerosis. We seek someone who will complement and encourage the existing team.

The post-holder will support the clinical trials manager in the smooth running of clinical trial activity on the unit, taking a leading role in clinical research involving a wide portfolio of trials and studies, both interventional and observational. The post holder will provide support to members of the team and carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care and setting standards for patients participating in research.

The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload under supervision from the clinical trials manager and matron. The post holder will work within a team which will consist of neurologists, junior staff nurses and Healthcare Support workers.

This research nurse position offers the opportunity for a motivated nurse to work as part of a supportive team to deliver clinical trials to patients with neurological conditions in a thriving London hospital. The role will involve supporting patients throughout their clinical trial journey, from recruitment up until trial completion. The role will require effective communication with various internal and external clinical and research contacts.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kimberley Allen-Philbey Job title: Research Trials Manager Email address: [e-mail]