Senior Clinical Research Nurse

Job summary Emergency Department Senior ED Research Nurse 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 on delivering the latest in evidence-based healthcare. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who wants to help us develop the evidence base in emergency medicine further and support the delivery of high-quality clinical research across our Emergency Departments. We are currently recruiting to a full-time Band 7 Senior Clinical Research Nurse post to help lead our award-winning team of emergency medicine research nurses. The successful applicant will contribute to the coordination and delivery of NIHR portfolio studies across Barts Health Emergency Departments, working closely with the Consultant Lead for Emergency Medicine Research, the Lead ED Research Nurse, principal investigators, clinical teams, commercial and non-commercial sponsors, and external research networks. Main duties of the job Applicants should ideally have a background in emergency department nursing and clinical research. They should be confident working with a high degree of autonomy, managing their own workload, supporting junior members of the team, and contributing to the safe and effective delivery of trauma and emergency care research studies. The role will involve identifying, approaching, consenting and recruiting suitable patients, collecting accurate research data, supporting trial set-up and feasibility work, and helping studies meet recruitment and performance targets. 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 15 June 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 259-8066138GSS-A Job locations Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will also play an important leadership role within the team, supporting staff training, clinical supervision, study coordination, research governance, and compliance with Good Clinical Practice, Trust policies and study protocols. Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice and current research governance requirements will be essential. Experience of working in emergency care, delivering clinical research, phlebotomy and cannulation, and supporting learners or junior staff would be particularly valuable. The successful applicant will be primarily based in the Emergency Department at The Royal London Hospital but may be required to work across Barts Health acute hospital sites and to support collaboration with other hospitals and research partners nationally and internationally. The role may include flexible working patterns, including antisocial hours and weekends, depending on the needs of the research portfolio. 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 post holder will also play an important leadership role within the team, supporting staff training, clinical supervision, study coordination, research governance, and compliance with Good Clinical Practice, Trust policies and study protocols. Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice and current research governance requirements will be essential. Experience of working in emergency care, delivering clinical research, phlebotomy and cannulation, and supporting learners or junior staff would be particularly valuable. The successful applicant will be primarily based in the Emergency Department at The Royal London Hospital but may be required to work across Barts Health acute hospital sites and to support collaboration with other hospitals and research partners nationally and internationally. The role may include flexible working patterns, including antisocial hours and weekends, depending on the needs of the research portfolio. 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 Holds current certificates in ICH/GCP and Research Governance Desirable Holds or is working towards level 7 qualification (Msc/MRES etc) in in clinical research ALS/ILS/APLS or equivalent Skills Essential Familiar with working collaboratively using Microsoft 365 Capable of working with a high degree of autonomy Phlebotomy and cannulation Desirable Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentorship of learners Knowledge Essential Relevant clinical experience in the emergency department Knowledge of current landscape of clinical trials in emergency medicine Experience of working as part of a team Experience of working to deadlines Evidence of experience at self-management within a given area Experience Essential At least 4 years post qualification experience At least 2 years experience within a clinical research role delivering research in the emergency department. Experience in coordinating submissions to R&D and REC Desirable Development of business cases Clinical audit experience Presentation experience to varied professional audiences Other Essential 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 Desirable Presented work at national or international conference Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree or equivalent qualification in Nursing Current NMC Registration Holds current certificates in ICH/GCP and Research Governance Desirable Holds or is working towards level 7 qualification (Msc/MRES etc) in in clinical research ALS/ILS/APLS or equivalent Skills Essential Familiar with working collaboratively using Microsoft 365 Capable of working with a high degree of autonomy Phlebotomy and cannulation Desirable Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentorship of learners Knowledge Essential Relevant clinical experience in the emergency department Knowledge of current landscape of clinical trials in emergency medicine Experience of working as part of a team Experience of working to deadlines Evidence of experience at self-management within a given area Experience Essential At least 4 years post qualification experience At least 2 years experience within a clinical research role delivering research in the emergency department. Experience in coordinating submissions to R&D and REC Desirable Development of business cases Clinical audit experience Presentation experience to varied