This 36-month fixed-term post with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust co-ordinates the Trust's UK Dementia Trials Network portfolio. The postholder manages a caseload of trial patients, delivers early-phase mild cognitive impairment and dementia studies, and works to Good Clinical Practice. The role gives clinical leadership to a multi-professional team and acts as patient advocate, with a flexible approach to hours. Fit depends on NMC registration and a post-graduate qualification in a relevant speciality or clinical research.
What the job involves
- Co-ordinate and manage the UKDTN research portfolio agreed at the Trust
- Manage own caseload of clinical trial patients, working autonomously within the multidisciplinary team
- Deliver early-phase mild cognitive impairment and dementia clinical studies and help grow the portfolio
- Be accountable for achieving local and national service targets
- Ensure research safeguards patient wellbeing and follows Good Clinical Practice
- Support patients through a trial, advising them so they can make informed choices and acting as their advocate
- Provide organisation and leadership to the multi-professional team as an expert practitioner
- Work closely with the Research Matron and Clinical Lead
- Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals
- Maintain links with clinical trials professionals across local and national networks
- Work within Trust policies and procedures
- Practise in line with the NMC Code and be accountable for own clinical practice
What's required
Qualifications
- Post-graduate qualification in the speciality or a clinical research related field
- Teaching and assessing qualification, or equivalent relevant experience
Registration & licences
- NMC registration (PIN), maintained
Experience
- Managing a complex clinical research caseload in neurology or another speciality at Band 6 or above
- Working in a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with other agencies
- Handling complex relationships and using motivational and negotiation skills to bring about change
- Explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear, simple way
- Acting as a patient advocate
- Developing others through CPD, PDR or clinical supervision, and teaching patients and staff
Skills & knowledge
- Managing own and others' time, workload and caseload
- Computer literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and clinical research databases
- Written and verbal communication across disciplines and agencies
- Working autonomously and taking initiative
- Working knowledge of clinical research legislation and guidelines
- Working knowledge of current health and safety issues relevant to the post
Other
- Flexible attitude to ways and hours of working
Nice to have
- Master's degree in the speciality or a related field, or willingness to work towards one
- Experience of radiation protection procedures
- Experience of phlebotomy
Alzhiemer's Society UKDTN Senior Research Nurse employer: Stgeorges
Stgeorges offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development, particularly in healthcare roles such as Healthcare Assistants and Cancer Support Workers. Employees benefit from competitive salaries and the chance to work alongside experienced professionals in a well-established healthcare setting. The company is committed to providing comprehensive care and support to patients, fostering a culture of teamwork and dedication.
