The function of the research nurse is to assist in the recruitment of patients to the Barts Bioresource Research (BBR) project within the Barts Heart Centre (BHC) working within the multi- disciplinary team. The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination of research studies covering the BHC portfolio, but will be specifically allocated to the BBR and National Institute Health Research Bioreosource (Generic and Rare) within Barts Health NHS.

The postholder will be allocated to areas specific to the Bioresource, however will also be expected to be flexible and on occasion may have to cover sites based on caseload and capacity to take on extra work. As well as working with clinical investigators, you will also work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary care teams involved in the management of clinical trial patients on studies to which you are assigned.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the Barts BioResource is to establish and grow a dynamic health data repository and linked biobank of consented patients managed by Barts Health NHS Trust to allow research into health and disease. The Barts BioResource relies on the donation of human blood, saliva, swabs, urine, faeces and soft/solid tissue.

The post is based at St. Barts Hospital and will operate across the Barts NHS Trust Hospitals and subject to successful completion of DBS check. It is full time (37.5 hours per week) and fixed term for 6 months in the first instance, with the potential to extend to 2028.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

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

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Suzanne Wood at s.m.wood@qmul.ac.uk/suzanne.wood9@nhs.netor on 07907 930 321

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, Degree in life sciences or related field Current certificate in ICH-GCP

Desirable

• ALS/ILS or equivalent Research qualification
• Possession of/working towards degree
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Substantive post registration nursing or post degree experience
• An understanding of Research Governance, EU Clinical Trials Directive and Good Clinical Practice and evidence of effective approaches to implementation.

Desirable

• Demonstrate an understanding of national research networks. Clinical trials experience
• Experience in Cardiology Nursing or other relevant area for at least 1 year.

Leadership and Management Style

Essential

• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills including liaison and negotiating skills
• Ability to produce clear, accurate written and verbal reports
• Proactive and self-motivated with ability to lead, motivate and empower others

Desirable

• Ability to lead and manage meetings effectively.

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge & experience of MS Office applications or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with the ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Extremely well organised with attention to detail
• Able to work independently and seek advice when necessary

Desirable

• Ability to confront challenging issues taking a problem solving approach

Other

Essential

• Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
• Display enthusiastic nature

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

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