Clinical Research Coordinator/ Rater

Charing Cross Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Charing Cross Hospital is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage and coordinate dementia-related trials. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in Psychology and experience working within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines. Join a vibrant team dedicated to advancing Alzheimer's disease research and improving patient outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Good first degree (2:1 or above) in Psychology or related area.
• Proven effectiveness in working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Advanced computer skills, including all Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating clinical research studies and recruiting participants.
• Performing neuropsychological assessments and maintaining patient care standards.
• Documenting trial data accurately according to Good Clinical Practice.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Good first degree in Psychology

MSc in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical research databases

Job description

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Client:

Charing Cross Hospital

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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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.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

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.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Good first degree (2:1 or above) in Psychology or a related area
• MSc or equivalent qualification in this speciality or related field

Experience

• Proven effectiveness in working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to organise own work with minimal supervision and prioritise own work in response to deadlines
• Ability to take the initiative to identify problems and assist in finding solutions
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Advanced computer skills, including all Microsoft packages
• Knowledge of clinical research methods, study design and trial management
• Knowledge of the requirements of Good Clinical Practice and Research Governance
• Experience of coordinating and managing a health-related research project
• Experience of working on commercial clinical trials for investigational medicinal products
• Experience of recruiting and enrolling research volunteers
• Knowledge of neuropsychological tests and experience in their administration; including but not limited to the Clinical Dementia rating scale (CDR), ADAS-Cog, and MMSE.
• Experience of developing, utilising and maintaining databases
• Venepuncture skills or a willingness to be trained
• Clinical measurement skills or a willingness to be trained
• Understanding of the major current research themes in Alzheimer’s disease
• Experience of coordinating and managing clinical trials for investigational medicinal products in dementia or memory and cognitive disorders
• Experience of professional working with adults that have dementia or memory and cognitive disorders

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

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