Dementia Research Nurse
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustAlready thinking ahead to interview?
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dementia Research Nurse to join our research team.
This full‑time post is offered on a fixed‑term or secondment basis for 18 months and will support the delivery of dementia and neurodegenerative research studies undertaken collaboratively by ESNEFT and EPUT.
You will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of a portfolio of studies, ranging from observational projects to complex interventional trials, including both commercial and non‑commercial research.
The role will involve working closely with multidisciplinary teams across ESNEFT and EPUT to ensure high‑quality, patient‑centred research is conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and local/national research governance requirements
Main duties of the job
- Work collaboratively with the Research Project Manager to lead the set‑up, coordination, supervision, and delivery of dementia and related neurodegenerative research across both Trusts (ESNEFT and EPUT)
- Ensure studies are conducted in line with GCP, ethical approvals, and Trust research governance procedures
- Oversee recruitment, screening, consent, and follow‑up of participants, ensuring safe and effective clinical care throughout the research pathway.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including source data, case report forms, and regulatory files.
- To ensure that research study specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial.
- To act as a resource and support to participants and carers explaining practical aspects of research studies and working with clinical teams to map patient pathways as required.
- To arrange collection of samples required as part of the research study and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens in conjunction with local support services staff.
- To monitor treatment toxicity/side effects and ensure that changes to treatment are effected as required by the research study protocol.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.