Clinical Research Nurse/ Coordinator

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage clinical trials focused on Alzheimer's disease. The role involves participant recruitment, data management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Psychology and experience in clinical research settings.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff recognition

Cycle to Work scheme

Car leasing

Onsite facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating health-related research projects and clinical trials.
• Knowledge of neuropsychological tests (e.g., CDR, ADAS-Cog, MMSE) and their administration.
• Professional experience working with adults with dementia or cognitive disorders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating clinical studies and recruiting participants.
• Performing neuropsychological assessments and maintaining trial data.
• Building relationships with healthcare professionals and managing clinical supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving initiative

Attention to detail

Advanced computer skills

Knowledge of clinical research methods

Understanding of Good Clinical Practice

Education

Good first degree (2:1 or above) in Psychology

MSc or equivalent in this specialty

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Imperial Memory Unit (IMU) has been running clinical trials for over ten years, focusing on disease-modifying treatments in early Alzheimer's disease, as well as observational studies and advanced diagnostics.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for:

1. Coordinating the MRC Deep and Frequent Phenotyping study, the DPUK IMPRINT study, and other non-commercial dementia research.
2. Identifying and recruiting participants to meet inclusion and exclusion criteria.
3. Performing neuropsychological and other psychological assessments/ratings.
4. Delivering research according to protocol and guidance.
5. Building relationships with internal and external referrers.
6. Maintaining high standards of patient care.

Experience with clinical rating scales in Alzheimer's disease (e.g., MMSE, CDR, ADAS-Cog) is desirable or willingness to be trained. The post holder will also develop skills in clinical research conduct. Most work will be in a hospital research clinic setting.

Main duties of the job

Management and Organisational

• Accountable for accurate documentation of trial data per ICH GCP and EU directives.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate protocols.
• Demonstrate autonomy and teamwork.
• Use initiative, make decisions, and prioritize workload.
• Assist in developing and maintaining databases.
• Establish links with GPs, hospitals, healthcare professionals, and agencies involved in research.
• Manage clinical supplies.

Leadership

• Mentor new staff members.
• Provide cross-cover within the research team.
• Manage research projects daily.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare, you can achieve extraordinary things with leading clinicians in patient care. Join a vibrant, values-driven team—expert, kind, collaborative, and aspirational—and advance your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working, wellbeing initiatives, staff recognition, and optional schemes like Cycle to Work, car leasing, and onsite facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and flexible working arrangements. Please discuss these at interview.

Job responsibilities

The full job description and person specification detail key tasks, qualifications, skills, and experience. Please refer to the attached documents with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

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

Experience

• Proven effectiveness in multidisciplinary team settings.
• Organizational skills with minimal supervision.
• Problem-solving initiative.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues confidentially.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of clinical research methods, study design, and trial management.
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice and Research Governance.
• Experience in coordinating health-related research projects and clinical trials.
• Experience recruiting research volunteers.
• Knowledge of neuropsychological tests (e.g., CDR, ADAS-Cog, MMSE) and their administration.
• Database development and maintenance experience.
• Venepuncture and clinical measurement skills or willingness to be trained.
• Understanding of current Alzheimer's research themes.
• Experience with clinical trials involving investigational medicinal products in dementia.
• Professional experience working with adults with dementia or cognitive disorders.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.