Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Lead Research Nurse

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT); Fulbourn; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Fulbourn is seeking a Lead Research Nurse to oversee dementia clinical trials. The successful candidate will lead a trials team, ensure adherence to clinical governance standards, and manage patient involvement in studies. Ideal applicants will have NMC registration and experience in clinical research. This role offers the opportunity to impact patient care in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading clinical trials, specifically in dementia.
• Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of dementia clinical trials.
• Ensure studies are conducted to high research governance standards.
• Provide leadership and support for the trials team.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Patient management

Training and education

Education

NMC registration

Job description

The Alzheimer’s Society UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN) Lead Research Nurse is an experienced independent specialist working in partnership with the CPFT Associate Director of Research & Development, CPFT and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) Research Delivery Leads, R&D PPIE and R&D Managers and in collaboration with associated Clinical Research Facilities within Cambridge University Hospital and Royal Papworth Hospital (RPH) to lead the delivery and growth of dementia clinical trials locally within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The post holder will be required to work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines at all times.

The post holder will have joint responsibility with the senior management teams and Clinical Research Delivery Leads for overseeing the management and delivery of early phase dementia research studies in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure that all studies are delivered to high research and clinical governance standards.

The Alzheimer’s Society UKDTN Lead Research Nurse will be responsible for providing leadership, support, training, and education for the trials team, supported by the senior management teams. The post holder will also be responsible for directly managing patients on dementia clinical trials. The post holder will be working within a team of research nurses, coordinators, data managers, clinicians and scientists.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people’s mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high‑calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.

Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Marina Bishop Job title: R&D Manager Email address: [e-mail]