Job summary
Barts Health is a world-class centre for cardiology medicine, cardiac surgery and other specialities where cutting edge medicinal device, pioneering therapies and interventional clinical trials have always been valued and supported, bringing us in the frontline of cardiology medicine.
We are currently looking for a dynamic, motivated senior research nurse to help lead the busy Cardiology Research Department at Barts Health NHS Trust, one of the biggest cardiovascular centres in Europe.
The primary responsibility of the post holder will be to support the management and smooth running of the studies at the BHC research department. Take a leading role in the management of a portfolio of industry and academic studies, initiate and manage different projects within various sub-specialities in the department. The post holder will be based within the Barts Heart Centre Research Department but will work closely with our partners Queen Mary, University of London.
Main duties of the job
You will be a RN with at least 3 years' experience and 2 years at band 7 level delivering cardiovascular research. You will have a strong cardiovascular background and experience of novel therapies. You must demonstrate strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, be computer literate, flexible and be able to manage your own time effectively.
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.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Date posted: 28 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £61,927 to £68,676 a year Per annum inc
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-7112993GSS
Job locations
St Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
Job description Job responsibilities
Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.
Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.
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.
For further informal enquiries and/or to arrange a visit please contact: Aryana Chopra, Senior Nurse for Research Delivery (aryana.chopra@nhs.net).
Person Specification
Experience Essential
* Minimum 3 years post registration nursing experience
* Experience at Band 7 level or above for at least 2 years in research
* Awareness and involvement in audit
* Demonstrate an understanding of national research networks
Skills Essential
* Understanding and use of electronic patient care system
* Excellent computer and database skills e.g. Microsoft office, access
* Ability to work with a multi-professional arena
* Evidence of research-based practice
* Precise and methodical in working practice
* Work under own initiative/advanced decision-making skills
* Ability to develop information and recording systems
* Good Organisational skills
* Ability to manage own caseload, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
* Ability to lead and manage meetings effectively
Knowledge Essential
* Interested in research, the management and implementation of change
* A positive and interested outlook personally and professionally, with skills in the co-ordination of service, the management of nurses and their delivery of care.
* Advisor to staff on all aspects of research
* Knowledge of current professional issues
* Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/EU Directive
* Extensive knowledge of cardiology and treatments.
Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse Teaching / Mentorship course or equivalent
* ALS/ILS or equivalent
* Research qualification
* Possession of / or working towards degree
* Good Clinical Practice certification
Other Essential
* Committed to giving direction, guidance, supervision, motivation and be a resource to others
* Ability to confront challenging issues taking a problem-solving approach
* Articulate with good communication skills both written and oral
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
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