Research Nurse | Barts Health NHS Trust
Band 6 Research Nurse - Perioperative Medicine and Cardiovascular Surgery (1 year fixed term)
An exciting opportunity for a motivated and driven clinical research nurse has arisen to work within the adult cardiovascular surgery & perioperative medicine research group and the Barts BioResource based at the St. Bartholomew’s Hospital.
Our group offers a unique variety of research experiences and is a fantastic place to learn the
speciality. As part our routine day, we work in the Pre-Operative Assessment Units, Theatres, Recovery, Critical Care Units and Surgical wards. You will be closely involved with the staff and patients in all of these departments and more widely across the Hospital, supporting the Barts BioResource programme.
Your primary base will be at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital.
The successful applicant will be committed to evidence-based practice and will be involved in the day to day management of research studies and the Barts BioResource. This includes: patient recruitment, data collection, research protocol development, data quality assurance and liaison with the clinicians responsible for patient care.You will be expected to show initiative and autonomy in the running of the clinical trials. You will have experience in cardiothoracic surgeryand/or critical care, strong organisational and planning skills and be an effective communicator. Research experience is desirable but not essential.
You will be a registered nurse and should be able to work both on your own initiative and as part of a team
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.
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.
Comprehensive research training and an induction program will be provided. The team will also provide a tailored, individual personal development plan with support for further training and opportunities for developing.
If you have been working in cardiovascular surgeryand/or critical care and you are interested in embarking on a clinical research career, we would love to hear from you.
Our team works Monday to Friday and our working hours vary depending on the research study. We may have to start early or work late – allowing flexibility in the working hours. This is a one year fixed term contract and a full time role of 37.5 hours per week.
For further informal enquiries and/or to arrange a visitplease contact: Sophie Welch Senior Nurse for Cardiovascular Research via email on: Sophie.welch2@nhs.net
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 Tuesday 5 Nov 2024