Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision 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.
At Barts Health NHS Trust we pride ourselves in delivering the latest in evidence based healthcare. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals, who want to help us to develop the evidence base in emergency medicine further. Applicants ideally will have a background in emergency department nursing and/or clinical research, and should be willing to help our team to work with other hospitals both nationally and internationally to develop and deliver research into the latest practice in emergency medicine.
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.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve the identification of potential participants to studies eligible for inclusion on the NIHR CRN Portfolio. The research nurse will provide information to potential participants about studies and gain informed consent. The research nurse will be a point of contact for participants and health professionals and will have responsibility for managing study data and follow-up of participants. The research nurse will assist in the development and implementation of the wider Emergency Department research agenda.
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
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree or equivalent qualification in Nursing
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Holds current certificates in ICH/GCP and Research Governance or working towards
- Mentorship
- Masters in clinical research
- ALS/ILS/APLS or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current nursing practice
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of ICH GCP, other research governance
- Knowledge of current landscape of clinical trials in emergency medicine
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working to deadlines
- Evidence of good computer literacy
- Experience of MS Office applications
- Phlebotomy and cannulation
- Evidence of experience at self-management within a given area
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentorship of learners
Desirable
- Sample collection and processing
- Experience of conduction or facilitating research
- Recruitment of study participants into clinical trials
- Policy writing
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload
- Ability to work as a team member
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
- Adaptability to changing workload
- Evidence of ability to work across a number of projects and maintain documentation to a high standard
Other
Essential
- A flexible approach to work
- Effective time management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Openness - shares information and good practice appropriately
- Mutual respect - treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
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.
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
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
Newham Hospital
London
E13 8SL