Research Nurse

Research Nurse

Queen Mary University of London - Blizard Institute

About the Role

Applications are invited for a Research Nurse post to facilitate the recruitment and management of clinical research involving the pathogenesis of infectious mononucleosis (IM) in patients diagnosed and managed within Barts Health. This study will focus on the diagnosis and outcome of IM and the immunological effects of EBV infection. The post holder will be responsible to attend A&E and outpatient clinics at the Royal London Hospital and as the studies evolve, this may extend to the Mile End, Whips Cross and New Ham Hospitals to enrol eligible participants per the criteria described in the protocol. The postholder will work within Professor Giovannoni’s Team and is based at our Whitechapel Campus in London.

About You

A highly-motivated and driven Research Nurse who is experienced in clinical research studies and phlebotomy. Experience in recruiting participants and working with research and development departments will both be an advantage, but we are particularly looking for enthusiasm, strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously and meet required targets.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The Blizard Institute was established in 2003 and is one of six Institutes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL. The Institute comprises approximately 360 staff based in four academic Centre’s and one Public Engagement Centre and supports a combined total of c700 postgraduate research and taught students. The Institute aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching and clinical service.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers. We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities. The post is based at the Whitechapel Campus in London. Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.