Clinical Trial Research Nurse | Barts Health NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £44,806 - £53,134 per annum inc (pay award pending) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, EC1A 7BE |
| Company: | Barts Health NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7313024/259-7313024GSS |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trial Research Nurse to join the Cancer Research Delivery Group (CRDG) and Public-Patient Involvement & Engagement (PPIE) team at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital in a 12 month maternity cover post.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with high levels of attention to detail and is energised by working in a challenging and fast paced environment. The candidate will need experience in haematology/oncology nursing. Being chemotherapy trained and competent is desirable. The candidate will work within a highly effective team and should have good IT and communication skills. Previous experience of working in clinical trials and in PPIE would be advantageous
The Clinical Trials Research Nurse is an independent practitioner working within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of all aspects of a clinical research portfolio comprising in-house, national and international clinical trials (in relation to anti-cancer treatment or palliative care, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery or supportive care).
The post holder will
• Coordinate clinical trials according to GCP regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with key personnel to ensure the continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials
• Work with a team of research nurses and provide specialised nursing interventions
• Co-ordinate, devise and deliver PPIE activities for the CECM
• Accurately and timely complete trial data and documentation
• Support Clinical Trial Practitioners and Clinical Trial Assistants (including assistance in delegated responsibilities)
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trial Research Nurse to work as part of the Cancer Research Delivery Group (CRDG) and Public-Patient Involvement & Engagement (PPIE) team. The Centre is:
• Generously funded by a joint initiative between the Department of Health and Cancer Research UK
• Part of a nationwide network of 18 centres of scientific and clinical excellence
• Aims to drive new anti-cancer treatments to patients
• Affiliated with the National Cancer Research Network and thus incorporates Phase 1 through to Phase 4 clinical trials
In bringing together laboratory and clinical patient-based research, our Centre promotes the translational work needed to develop new anti-cancer drugs and diagnostics from the laboratory into clinics and then to test them in early phase clinical trials.
The PPIE group is a diverse, proactive, and dynamic group of patients, relatives, and members of the public with a strong interest in cancer research. The group supports researchers at every stage—from grant applications and service development to reviewing patient-facing research materials. Involving patients and the public in research is not just beneficial—it’s essential. Their perspectives ensure that studies address real patient needs, improve health outcomes, and make findings more accessible to the communities we serve.
Given our diverse and often underserved community, we prioritise equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in all our work. We actively collaborate with other research centres, engage with local communities, and organise research awareness events to promote participation in studies and improve access to research opportunities.
The Clinical Trials Research Nurse will also support the CECM CRDG portfolio of clinical trials to improve patient recruitment and ensure accurate and timely completion of trial data and documentation. Duties will include identifying potential patients to participate in trials, coordinating trials as per study protocols, collection of clinical data on Case Report Forms (CRFs), and following the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). In addition, the post holder will take a leading role in the Centre’s PPIE activities, working with our PPIE group and external groups to continue and grow the activities.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in an oncology / haematology nursing environment and it would be useful to have chemotherapy training. You must have a good understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the regulatory environment that surrounds clinical research and it would be advantageous if you have some experience in clinical research. Experience of working with PPIE teams would also be beneficial.
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.
This advert closes on Monday 14 Jul 2025