Research Nurse | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in London seeks a dynamic Research Nurse to manage clinical trials in cardiology. Responsibilities include patient education, data collection, and adhering to clinical guidelines. Candidates must be motivated nurses with nursing qualifications and an interest in cardiovascular research. Join a leading organization committed to patient inclusivity and high standards of care.

Benefits

Commitment to staff inclusion

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Dynamic and motivated nurse with relevant clinical trial experience.
• Ability to educate patients and colleagues effectively.
• Develop specialized skills in interventional cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage clinical trials in cardiology.
• Educate patients and assist them in making informed choices.
• Ensure compliance with good clinical practice guidelines.

Skills

Clinical trial management

Patient advocacy

Data collection and input

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

This advert closes on Thursday 31 Jul 2025.