Clinical Research Nurse/ Coordinator

Job overview

The Imperial Memory Unit (IMU) has been running clinical trials for over ten years, focusing on disease modifying treatment trials in early Alzheimer’s disease but also including observations studies and trials of advanced diagnostics.

The Clinical Research Coordinator post holder will be responsible for:

• Coordinating the MRC Deep and Frequent Phenotyping study, the DPUK IMPRINT study and other non-commerical dementia research
• Identifying and recruitment of participants to fulfil the inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Performing neuropsychological and other psychological assessments / ratings
• Delivering the research in accordance with the protocol and guidance
• Building relationships with internal and external referrers
• Maintaining high standards of patient care

It is desirable that the post holder has experience in using clinical rating scales in Alzheimer’s disease (e.g. MMSE, CDR, ADAS-Cog) or are willing to be trained on neuropsychological assessments. They will also be expected to develop skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical research.

The majority of time will be spent in a hospital research clinic setting.

Main duties of the job

ANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL

• Is accountable for the timely and accurate documentation of trial data according to ICH Good Clinical Practice and EU directive on clinical trials.  (The directive ensures all clinical trials are conducted to a high legally binding standard.)
• Functions within a collaborative practice role with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide expertise in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical research protocols.
• Demonstrates autonomy as well as the ability to collaborate within the MDT.
• Required to use own initiative, take responsibility for decision-making and prioritise own workload within a team and individual context.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of databases as appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains links with GP surgeries, other hospitals, healthcare professionals and other agencies involved in the management of clinical research
• Responsibility for selection and maintaining clinical supplies.

LEADERSHIP

• Acts as mentor to new members of staff.
• Provides cross cover for other members of the research team.
• Manages a portfolio of research projects on a day to day basis.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.  For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.