Alzheimer’s Society UKDTN Research Nurse

Fixed-term research nursing post for 36 months at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, funded by the UK Dementia Trials Network under the Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Research Nurse programme. The post holder coordinates the UKDTN research portfolio and manages their own caseload of early phase mild cognitive impairment and dementia trial patients. The work covers study set-up, screening patients, collecting data and advising patients on taking part in trials.

Current NMC registration is required, and the post reports to a Band 7 Senior Research Nurse.

• Coordinate and manage the UKDTN research portfolio agreed at the Trust, and meet local and national targets
• Manage own caseload of early phase mild cognitive impairment and dementia clinical trial patients
• Assess patient suitability and identify patients through MDT meetings and screening notes
• Facilitate study set-up
• Collect data, interview and monitor patients, and enter data
• Advise patients on trial participation and act as their advocate
• Work with the Senior Research Nurse, Research Matron and Lead Clinicians to provide a comprehensive trial service
• Attend and actively participate in UKDTN meetings
• Maintain links with clinical trials professionals across local and national networks
• Act as a role model for clinical research excellence and evidence own professional development
• Take responsibility for health, safety and welfare of self and others, complying with health and safety regulations
• Keep confidential information confidential under the Data Protection Act

• Diploma or degree in nursing
• Relevant post-registration programme
• ENB 998 or professionally recognised equivalent teaching course

• Current NMC PIN (registered nurse)

• Relevant post-registration or post-degree experience
• Delivering evidence-based practice
• Explaining complex concepts to patients simply, and acting as their patient advocate
• Audit and evaluation

• Well-developed clinical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Prioritising workload
• Competent use of spreadsheets
• Awareness of GCP, clinical research methodology and treatment protocols

• Self-motivated, adaptable and reliable team player who uses own initiative
• Committed to continuing professional development

• Good Clinical Practice certificate, or willingness to be trained in GCP
• Experience in neurology
• Experience in clinical research
• Formal or informal teaching of patients and staff
• Experience as a preceptor or facilitator
• Experience in ECGs, spirometry and phlebotomy
• Participation in clinical or nursing research

• Flexible working arrangements, to be discussed during recruitment