Alzheimer’s Society UKDTN Senior Clinical Research Nurse
The post-holder will report to, and be line managed by, the Alzheimer’s Society UKDTN Lead Research Nurse and work in partnership with GMMH Clinical Research Delivery Manager, the local UKDTN Principal Investigator Dr Ross Dunne, local and national UKDTN and Alzheimer’s Society funded staff and the wider clinical and research infrastructure to support the growth of early phase dementia clinical trials across Greater Manchester. Liaising with clinical investigators and both commercial and non-commercial sponsors the post holder will be responsible for the set-up, management and delivery of a range of early phase dementia clinical trials and will be involved in ensuring that the research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within research governance legislation and Trust policies for Research.
Working as a key member of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will play a central role in identifying potential participants for a range of early phase dementia clinical research studies including complex interventional trials of investigational medical products. The post holder will also be responsible for directly managing and supporting patients and study partners on early phase dementia clinical trials.
Main duties of the job
The Alzheimer’s Society have invested £3m to develop the first dedicated dementia research nurse programme working across all 4 nations of the UK. Integrated within the UK Dementia Trials Network, the Alzheimer’s Society Research Nurse Programme will fund, develop and support a network of dedicated dementia research nurses to expand capacity and capability in delivering innovative early phase dementia clinical trials across the UK.
UKDTN / Alzheimer’s Society Duties
- Collaborate with Alzheimer’s Society, UKDTN centres, community groups, local Trusts and regional memory and mental health services to strengthen referral pathways and improve access to early phase dementia clinical research.
- Compile and contribute to Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust early phase dementia and mild cognitive impairment research activity reports (such as milestone reports for Alzheimer’s Society and UKDTN).
- Work in line with UKDTN and Alzheimer’s Society objectives to ensure delivery of strategic KPIs.
- Maintain UKDTN live capacity and capability database for Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust.
This is a 37.5 hours per week full time, fixed term contract until 31st March 2028. This role is funded by the UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN), supported as part of the Alzheimer’s Society UKDTN Research Nurse programme, and hosted by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH).
Job responsibilities
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme.
- Blue Light Card Discounts.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Registered nurse – currently registered with the NMC.
- Degree in a healthcare subject or working towards.
Knowledge
- Demonstrable post-registration experience.
- Knowledge of data collection, management and reporting.
- Demonstrates strong interest in research.
- Current Good Clinical Practice certificate.
Experience
- Wide range of clinical experience and skills over a significant period of time.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Experience of working in Mental Health.
Skills & Abilities
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients & their families in a clear and simplified manner.
- Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice.
Other Requirements
- Able to travel independently across multiple sites – evidence of a clean UK/EU driving licence.
- Evidence of on‑going professional development.
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.
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum – pro rata for part time.
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