Research Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 06/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for a highly skilled and enthusiastic Research Nurse to join a clinical research team at Barts Health NHS Trust. The nurse will coordinate a portfolio of early and late phase clinical research studies, primarily at The Royal London Hospital and occasionally at Whipps Cross University Hospital. Key responsibilities include participant recruitment, providing high-quality holistic care, and ensuring participant safety throughout trials. The role requires excellent communication, meticulous documentation, and the ability to manage one's own workload.
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult).
- Educated to diploma level.
Desirable criteria
- Educated to degree level
- ICH GCP training.
- Post-registration Neurology qualification
- Significant post registration nursing experience in the NHS
- Demonstrable experience of successful multidisciplinary team collaboration.
- Demonstrable experience of utilising evidence-based practice
- Demonstrable evidence of formal / informal teaching of participants, relatives and staff.
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to participants in a clear and simplified manner.
- Experience in clinical research with a proven ability to recruit to interventional and non interventional clinical trials.
- Experience of working with neurology patients, including those with Parkinson's Disease
- Experience of nurse-led informed consent.
- Experience of clinical trial data entry and query management.
- Previous use of clinical research management software e.g. EDGE, Redcap or EDC systems.
- Experience of participating in regulatory inspections/audits.
- Knowledge of data protection and GDPR, participant confidentiality requirements, and Caldicott Guidelines. Demonstrate a working knowledge and awareness of current health and professional issues in today's NHS.
- Demonstrate an understanding of The NHS Long Term Plan and NHS England's Research and Innovation Strategy, and their relevance to clinical trials in the UK.
- Working knowledge of neurological disorders such as Parkinson's Disease and MS.
- Applied knowledge of ICH GCP and regulations governing the conduct of clinical trials in the UK.
- Knowledge and understanding of the clinical trials process, and the handling of clinical data.
- Proven competent to work alone to ensure participant safety and manage a portfolio of clinical trials
- Competent and qualified to carry out phlebotomy and intravenous cannulation per trust policy.
- Proven organisational and time-management skills to manage and deliver a range of tasks and projects to tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail and meticulous documentation
- Ability to write and disseminate information in a clear and precise manner.
- Well-developed IT/Computer skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Competent to carry out phlebotomy and intravenous cannulation.
- Competent and qualified to administer intravenous medication per trust policy.
- Other
- Motivated team player with the ability to work autonomously in in a dynamic working environment.
- Able to adapt to change, and a take a flexible approach to their role.
- Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion.
- Willingness to work across the Barts Health CRF per service needs.
- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult).
- Educated to diploma level.
- Educated to degree level
- ICH GCP training.
- Post-registration Neurology qualification
- Significant post registration nursing experience in the NHS
- Demonstrable experience of successful multidisciplinary team collaboration.
- Demonstrable experience of utilising evidence-based practice
- Demonstrable evidence of formal / informal teaching of participants, relatives and staff.
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to participants in a clear and simplified manner.
- Experience in clinical research with a proven ability to recruit to interventional and non interventional clinical trials.
- Experience of working with neurology patients, including those with Parkinson's Disease
- Experience of nurse-led informed consent.
- Experience of clinical trial data entry and query management.
- Previous use of clinical research management software e.g. EDGE, Redcap or EDC systems.
- Experience of participating in regulatory inspections/audits.
- Knowledge of data protection and GDPR, participant confidentiality requirements, and Caldicott Guidelines. Demonstrate a working knowledge and awareness of current health and professional issues in today's NHS.
- Demonstrate an understanding of The NHS Long Term Plan and NHS England's Research and Innovation Strategy, and their relevance to clinical trials in the UK.
- Working knowled
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £47,951 – £56,863 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
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Barts Health NHS Trust
Research Nurse
The closing date is 06 October 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled, driven and enthusiastic nurse to join our well-established clinical research team. Based in one of the most diverse and vibrant areas of London, Barts Health is the largest acute NHS Trust in England with a long-standing reputation of clinical excellence and innovation
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating a portfolio of early phase interventional studies , late phase interventional and non-interventional clinical research studies within the NIHR Barts Health Clinical Research Facility at The Royal London Hospital and at Whipps Cross University Hospital as needed. They will be instrumental in the recruitment of participants in line with specified recruitment targets and timelines, alongside the provision of high quality, holistic care. Possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will collaborate closely with leading investigators, other research team members and the wider multidisciplinary team, to ensure the safety of participants throughout the trial. You will manage your own workload, so a proactive, flexible, responsible, and mature approach is essential. The post holder is expected to be flexible to work outside of normal office hours, should the nee
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