Job summary
This role is funded by the UK Dementia Trials Network, supported as part of the Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Research Nurse programme, and hosted by St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of UKDTN research portfolio agreed at St George's University Hospitals Trust. The post holder will work collaboratively with the research teams and wider multidisciplinary team in the management of their own caseload of clinical trials patients and be accountable for the achievement of local and national targets in relation to the service. This role will focus on delivery of early phase mild cognitive impairment and dementia clinical studies and supporting development of an increasing portfolio in this specialty

Responsibilities include facilitating study set-up; identifying suitable patients through the process of MDT's/screening notes; collecting data; interviewing; supporting and monitoring patients and data entry. The post holder will also be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients advocate. The post holder will report directly to the Band 7 Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Senior Research Nurse.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a role model for excellence in clinical research
• To assess the suitability of patients to take part in early phase mild cognitive impairment and dementia clinical trials.
• Work closely with the Senior Research Nurse and or Research Matron and Lead Clinicians in the provision of a comprehensive clinical trial service.
• Attend and actively participate in all relevant UKDTN meetings.
• Continue and provide evidence of own professional development.
• Maintain links with other clinical trials professionals across local and national networks to share knowledge, skills and provide mutual support.
• To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
• To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.

About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• RN with Current NMC Pin
• Diploma / Degree in Nursing
• Relevant post registration programme
• ENB 998 or professionally recognized equivalent teaching course

Desirable

• Good Clinical Practice Certificate, or willingness to be trained in GCP

Experience
Essential

• Relevant post registration/post degree experience
• Experience in delivering evidence based practice
• Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
• Experience of acting as a patient advocate
• Previous experience in audit and evaluation

Desirable

• Experience in Neurology
• Experience in Clinical Research
• Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff
• Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator

Skills
Essential

• Well-developed clinical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
• Competent use of relevant software specifically spreadsheets.

Desirable

• Experience in ECG's, spirometry and phlebotomy

Knowledge
Essential

• Awareness of GCP, clinical research methodology and treatment protocols

Desirable

• Participation in clinical or nursing research

Other
Essential

• Self-motivated
• Adaptable/responsive to changing needs
• Reliable/Team player
• Able to use own initiative
• Committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).