Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced research nurse to join the Barts BioResource as a Band 6 Research Nurse. You will lead day-to-day BioResource activity in embedded clinical areas, providing advanced expertise in screening, informed consent, sample handling and research governance. Working closely with the BBR Team Lead, you will support the training and supervision of BBR nurses and technicians, troubleshoot operational issues and help optimise recruitmentworkflows. You will ensure high standards of documentation, data integrity and participant safety while contributing to the delivery of nationally significant research studies across Barts Health and QMUL.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will lead day-to-day BioResource activity within embedded clinical areas, providing advanced expertise in participant screening, informed consent and sample handling. You will supervise and support BBR nurses and technicians, helping them build confidence and competence in BioResource processes. You will maintain excellent standards of documentation, governance and data quality and contribute to workflow design and problem-solving across clinical teams. Workingclosely with the BBR Team Lead, you will help ensure safe, compassionate andhigh-quality research delivery across Barts Health.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

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.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

per annum inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8263418GSS

Job locations

JVSC

Charterhouse Square

London

EC1M 6BQ

United Kingdom

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.

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

• Registered Nurse

• GCP training

• Evidence of post-registration development.

Desirable

• Teaching/mentorship qualification

• Research-related training

Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical experience.

• Experience delivering research or complex clinical processe

• Demonstrate experience obtaining informed consent for research

Desirable

• Experience leading meetings or small teams

• Experience in Cardiology, Musculoskeletal, Cancer or Newborn and Maternity

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of GDPR, HTA, HRA and research governance

• Experience training or supervising others

Desirable

• Experience contributing to audits or quality improvement

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• High attention to detail

• Strong organisational and problem-solving sk

• Competent in phlebotomy, cannulation and sample handling.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

Desirable

• Experience with research databases, electronic logging systems and monitoring preparation.

Other

Essential

• Compassionate, calm and aligned with WeCare values

• Flexible and able to work across clinical and academic sites

• Committed to continuous improvemen

• Willing to work to contracted hours within BBR service hours 08:00-18:00

• Willingness to participate in emergency on-call rota

Desirable

• Interest in genomics, translational research or service innovation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse

• GCP training

• Evidence of post-registration development.

Desirable

• Teaching/mentorship qualification

• Research-related training

Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical experience.

• Experience delivering research or complex clinical processe

• Demonstrate experience obtaining informed consent for research

Desirable

• Experience leading meetings or small teams

• Experience in Cardiology, Musculoskeletal, Cancer or Newborn and Maternity

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of GDPR, HTA, HRA and research governance

• Experience training or supervising others

Desirable

• Experience contributing to audits or quality improvement

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• High attention to detail

• Strong organisational and problem-solving sk

• Competent in phlebotomy, cannulation and sample handling.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

Desirable

• Experience with research databases, electronic logging systems and monitoring preparation.

Other

Essential

• Compassionate, calm and aligned with WeCare values

• Flexible and able to work across clinical and academic sites

• Committed to continuous improvemen

• Willing to work to contracted hours within BBR service hours 08:00-18:00

• Willingness to participate in emergency on-call rota

Desirable

• Interest in genomics, translational research or service innovation.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

JVSC

Charterhouse Square

London

EC1M 6BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

JVSC

Charterhouse Square

London

EC1M 6BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)