Cardiology Research Nurse | Barts Health NHS Trust

We are currently looking for a dynamic, motivated Cardiology Research Nurse who will take responsibility for the coordination and management of a cardiovascular clinical research portfolio linked to the National Institute for Health and Care Research Barts Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR Barts BRC) as well as the interventional cardiology department. Currently, the focus is on novel medical devices and their implementation into clinical practice. The role will also involve the development of new digital technologies in healthcare innovation.

The Research Nurse is an independent practitioner working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities will include the education of patients and colleagues, screening and recruitment, the coordination of care of patients on trials, the collection and preparation of biological samples, and the collection and input of data. 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.

They will co-ordinate the treatment pathway for patients on clinical trials and support the delivery of care for these patients by promoting greater collaboration amongst the health care professionals caring for this group of patients.

The candidate must demonstrate strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, be computer literate, flexible and be able to manage their own time effectively.

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.

Barts Heart Centre is a world-class centre for cardiac medicine, cardiac surgery and other specialties where cutting edge medical devices, pioneering therapies and interventional clinical trials have always been valued and supported, bringing us to the forefront of cardiovascular research., 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.