Job summary
This post is based in the Dementia Research Centre (DRC), at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), and will play an integral role in the internationally regarded multi-disciplinary dementia trials team.
The post holder will work as part of the recruitment team, alongside other members of the trials team, to facilitate recruitment to research and to support research delivery at the DRC - we are therefore looking for someone who is an enthusiastic and organised individual, in addition to being an excellent and empathic communicator.
Main duties of the job
The primary job purpose of this dual role is to facilitate recruitment to research & to support research delivery at the DRC. We are looking for an enthusiastic & organised individual who is an excellent and empathic communicator.
Trial Recruitment
The post holder will play a crucial role in recruiting individuals from clinic by working closely with the clinical teams, attending clinics, identifying potential research participants, discussing possible projects with them, & consenting them to research/research registries as appropriate. The post holder will work as part of the recruitment team, alongside other members of the trials team to ensure research screening visits are well coordinated & arranged in a timely manner with a view to meet recruitment targets within required timeframes. The post holder may be involved in administering cognitive rating scales (e.g. MMSE) in studies where appropriate & as part of pre-screening participants following training.
Research Practitioner
Post holder will also work directly on studies as a research practitioner. This may involve consenting participants to research, & conducting study assessments (e.g. phlebotomy, vital sign collection, ECGs, clinical/cognitive rating scales). This will require efficient & accurate collection of study data, maintained on electronic and hard copy study files. The post holder may also assist with processing of laboratory samples for research. Training will be provided for the above tasks if required.
About us
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:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
UCL Dementia Research Centre (DRC)
The DRC is part of the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and embedded within the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), an internationally renowned hospital for clinical practice and world-class clinical research in neurosciences. The DRC is closely integrated with the NHS Cognitive Disorders Service run at the NHNN and so well positioned to link clinical practice with research.
The DRC is recognised as one of foremost international centres for the study of Alzheimers disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. It is highly involved in translational research and runs multiple early phase clinical trials investigating the safety and efficacy of potential disease modifying therapies in Alzheimers disease (AD) and other dementias, including drugs targeting amyloid, tau, inflammation, and genetic therapies.
In addition to clinical trials, there are several BRC funded research projects at the DRC, which the post-holder will be working closely with, including observational cohort studies in patients and normal ageing, psychological and imaging studies.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
UCL Dementia Research Centre (DRC)
The DRC is part of the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and embedded within the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), an internationally renowned hospital for clinical practice and world-class clinical research in neurosciences. The DRC is closely integrated with the NHS Cognitive Disorders Service run at the NHNN and so well positioned to link clinical practice with research.
The DRC is recognised as one of foremost international centres for the study of Alzheimers disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. It is highly involved in translational research and runs multiple early phase clinical trials investigating the safety and efficacy of potential disease modifying therapies in Alzheimers disease (AD) and other dementias, including drugs targeting amyloid, tau, inflammation, and genetic therapies.
In addition to clinical trials, there are several BRC funded research projects at the DRC, which the post-holder will be working closely with, including observational cohort studies in patients and normal ageing, psychological and imaging studies.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in science or health-related discipline e.g. psychology, neuroscience, nursing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical and/or research environment
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with Dementia
- Familiarity with the research governance framework for health and social care and data protection act
- Experience of conducting rating scales
- Experience of consenting
- Experience in phlebotomy
- Experience in vital signs and/or ECG collection
- Experience of database management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT proficiency in Excel, Word, email and web-based applications
- Meticulous and accurate approach to work with attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
Desirable
- Understanding of research and clinical trial methodology
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Desirable
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control. Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal.
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Resourceful and able to act on own initiative
- Interested in dementia research and a commitment to supporting high quality research
- Able to work flexibly
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in science or health-related discipline e.g. psychology, neuroscience, nursing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical and/or research environment
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with Dementia
- Familiarity with the research governance framework for health and social care and data protection act
- Experience of conducting rating scales
- Experience of consenting
- Experience in phlebotomy
- Experience in vital signs and/or ECG collection
- Experience of database management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT proficiency in Excel, Word, email and web-based applications
- Meticulous and accurate approach to work with attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
Desirable
- Understanding of research and clinical trial methodology
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Desirable
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control. Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal.
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Resourceful and able to act on own initiative
- Interested in dementia research and a commitment to supporting high quality research
- Able to work flexibly
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
