Clinical Trials Coordinator and Rater in London

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the internationally renowned clinical research team at the Dementia Research Centre (DRC), based within the National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery (NHNN). The Centre has a long history of innovative research in dementia across a wide range of subjects, including longitudinal cohort work, multimodality deep phenotyping of rare dementias, international consortia in genetic dementias and cutting-edge clinical trials in those with and at risk of dementia. The centre is currently involved in first in human studies in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) using genetic therapies, treatment trials in at risk individuals with genetic AD and with genetic Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and extremely organized person to provide study coordination and rating to enhance trial conduct at the DRC. The post will provide experience in clinical trials and studies in multiple areas. The successful candidate will be a key member of the clinical research team and will have the opportunity to gain experience in the establishment and implementation of patient-based clinical trials.

Main duties of the job:

• The post will involve administering clinical and cognitive assessments to study participants and their study partners (carer), as appropriate. Post holders will be provided with appropriate training where required ensuring a high level of proficiency in performing cognitive assessments. The post is to start as soon as possible for 1 year in the first instance.

Study coordination:

• Liaising with research participants and clinical trials teams to ensure visits are planned in accordance with study protocols.
• Liaising with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth conduct of the study.
• Liaising with service support departments, sponsors and clinical research organisations during set up and running of the trial.
• Ensuring trial activities are invoiced for appropriately; liaising with appropriate finance officers.

Conducting rating scale assessments:

• Conducting cognitive assessments in clinical studies, CDR, ADAS-Cog, RBANS, NPI, RUD-lite, CGIC, etc.
• Working alongside Clinical Research Delivery staff in rating in dementia trials.

Communication:

• Able to communicate with participants and others about trials in appropriate terms.
• Communicate responsively with DRC and Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre trials teams.
• Work in the DRC trials team to support the highest standards of trials conduct.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing), National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College Hospital Grafton Way Building, Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, The Hospital for Tropical Diseases, University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street. We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.