Job summary
Job Purpose:
This role is funded by the UK Dementia Trials Network, supported as part of the Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Research Nurse programme, and will be hosted by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.The Alzheimer's Society UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN) Lead Clinical Research Nurse has a key leadership role within South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
Working in partnership with the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing team at the Institute for Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, headed up by Professor Dag Aarsland, the post-holder will lead the delivery and growth of early phase dementia clinical trials in South London.
Vacancy may close early once capacity has been met
Main duties of the job
Liaising with clinical investigators and both commercial and non-commercial sponsors the post holder will contribute towards the management and delivery of early phase dementia trial protocols and will be involved in ensuring that the research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within research governance legislation. The post holder will also be responsible for directly managing and supporting patients on early phase dementia clinical trials.
The post holder will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and annual review process to achieve the objectives for this post. This will include engagement in Alzheimer's Society and UKDTN educational and development opportunities. The post holder will have a key role in supporting the clinical development and training of staff in relation to the delivery of early phase dementia clinical research including training for physical health competencies and clinical rating scale administrations. Post holders must be prepared to work across the South London and Maudsley geographical footprint and there will be an element of UK wide travel for Alzheimer's Society and UKDTN network meetings (anticipated to be held quarterly).
About us
About South London and Maudsley:
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training.
By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field. SLaM delivered more than 14,000 training experiences in 2014; providing an extensive range of learning opportunities for staff at all levels. In addition, our working relationship with King's Health Partners allows those working at the Trust to get involved in academic research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Enable more people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment to have an opportunity to take part in an early phase dementia clinical trial irrespective of where they live.
Embed appropriate participant and carer support throughout the trial journey; improving participant and carer experience and increasing retention.
Widen access to larger, more diverse populations; broadening diversity among those recruited into dementia trials
Bring together the UK clinical trials ecosystem and industry partners to help industry partners navigate the UK trials landscape, strengthen the UK trials infrastructure, and accelerate the development of new dementia treatments.
Streamline trial feasibility, set-up and regulatory processes across the network
Establish education and training pathways for dementia research leaders of the future
Job description
Job responsibilities
Enable more people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment to have an opportunity to take part in an early phase dementia clinical trial irrespective of where they live.
Embed appropriate participant and carer support throughout the trial journey; improving participant and carer experience and increasing retention.
Widen access to larger, more diverse populations; broadening diversity among those recruited into dementia trials
Bring together the UK clinical trials ecosystem and industry partners to help industry partners navigate the UK trials landscape, strengthen the UK trials infrastructure, and accelerate the development of new dementia treatments.
Streamline trial feasibility, set-up and regulatory processes across the network
Establish education and training pathways for dementia research leaders of the future
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse - currently registered with the NMC (A)
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in health related discipline
- Practical knowledge/understanding of ICH GCP Guidelines, Medicines for Human Use (clinical Trials) Regulations 2004, Research Governance Framework and funding opportunities for research
Desirable
- Masters in healthcare subject or substantial equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Mental Health and Dementia settings or equivalent experience in providing care for patients diagnosed with MCI / dementia / neurodegenerative conditions. (A,I)
- Experience of conducting clinical research across a range of study designs in dementia / mental health / neurodegeneration or early phase. (A,I)
- Experience of working autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. (A,I)
- Willing to undertake further clinical training as required such as venepuncture, cannulation, IV drug administration. (A,I)
Desirable
- Experience in the administration of rating scales commonly used in dementia and Mental Health clinical trials or studies (A,I)
- Experience of clinical audits both internal and external including MHRA, FDA or Sponsor audits (A,I)
- Significant experience in co-ordinating clinical trials from initiation to closure including archiving. (A,I)
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Current Good Clinical Practice certificate (A)
- Good understanding of research governance guidance and legislation (A,I)
- Effective communication skills (A,I)
- Effective team working skills across professional and organisational boundaries (A,I)
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, research web-based systems, databases proficiently and effectively in the workplace (A,I)
- Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines (A/I)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse - currently registered with the NMC (A)
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in health related discipline
- Practical knowledge/understanding of ICH GCP Guidelines, Medicines for Human Use (clinical Trials) Regulations 2004, Research Governance Framework and funding opportunities for research
Desirable
- Masters in healthcare subject or substantial equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Mental Health and Dementia settings or equivalent experience in providing care for patients diagnosed with MCI / dementia / neurodegenerative conditions. (A,I)
- Experience of conducting clinical research across a range of study designs in dementia / mental health / neurodegeneration or early phase. (A,I)
- Experience of working autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. (A,I)
- Willing to undertake further clinical training as required such as venepuncture, cannulation, IV drug administration. (A,I)
Desirable
- Experience in the administration of rating scales commonly used in dementia and Mental Health clinical trials or studies (A,I)
- Experience of clinical audits both internal and external including MHRA, FDA or Sponsor audits (A,I)
- Significant experience in co-ordinating clinical trials from initiation to closure including archiving. (A,I)
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Current Good Clinical Practice certificate (A)
- Good understanding of research governance guidance and legislation (A,I)
- Effective communication skills (A,I)
- Effective team working skills across professional and organisational boundaries (A,I)
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, research web-based systems, databases proficiently and effectively in the workplace (A,I)
- Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines (A/I)
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
