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 recruitment workflows. 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. Working closely with the BBR Team Lead, you will help ensure safe, compassionate and high-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 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 processes
• 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 skills
• 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 improvement
• 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).

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

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Trials Manager
Suzanne Wood
suzanne.wood9@nhs.net

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.