Parkinson's Disease Research Nurse

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Parkinson's Disease Research Nurse to contribute to clinical care and research initiatives at a leading NHS Foundation Trust in London. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care while supporting advanced research in Parkinson's disease. Candidates should possess a nursing degree or AHP qualification, with experience in neurological disease and a commitment to quality care and ethical standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive hospital and community health services

Support for staff development

A range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Advanced practitioner with evidence of PD/neurological disease experience.
• Experience in Neurology and/or Parkinson's Clinical Research.
• GCP certificate and awareness of research methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate clinical research studies on Parkinson's disease.
• Collaborate to ensure high-quality data collection and participant care.
• Promote good clinical practice and uphold ethical standards.

Skills

Knowledge of database use

Knowledge of Excel

Education

Degree in Nursing or AHP

MSc

Teaching experience

Evidence of continuing professional development

Job description

Go back Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Parkinson's Disease Research Nurse

The closing date is 08 June 2025

This is an exciting opportunity for a Parkinson's Disease (PD) Nurse or an allied health professional--such as a physiotherapist, psychologist, or occupational therapist--to play a key role in supporting both clinical care and research initiatives. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary nursing and research team, the post holder will help design, implement, and evaluate a high-quality specialist service. The aim is to ensure patients receive outstanding clinical care while participating in clinical trials.

As the lead specialist Parkinson's Disease Research Practitioner, the successful candidate will bring advanced expertise to the role, providing education, support, and guidance to both patients and healthcare professionals. A critical component of the role will be to engage in clinical audits and contribute actively to research within the PD specialty.

The post holder will also play a vital role in shaping the future of PD services. They will contribute to the ongoing development of research in clinical practice and the enhancement of care standards. This includes leading or supporting the development of policies, protocols, and clinical guidelines, as well as contributing to broader service improvements in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Lead and coordinate a portfolio of clinical research studies, primarily in Parkinson's disease, with support across Neurology and other specialties as needed.

Collaborate with Principal Investigators and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality data collection, participant care, and adherence to protocols.

Support trial setup through protocol review, feasibility meetings, site initiation visits, and ensuring approvals are in place.

Maintain accurate study documentation including Investigator Site Files and CRFs/eCRFs.

Monitor regulatory compliance, adverse events, and ensure study amendments are implemented.

Conduct study visits and procedures such as venepuncture, ECGs, and clinical observations per protocol.

Oversee participant screening, recruitment, consent, and follow-up, ensuring their safety and rights are protected.

Supervise and support junior staff, contributing to training and maintaining research delivery standards.

Engage with the Regional Research Delivery Network and external partners to share best practices and support collaborative research.

Promote good clinical practice and uphold ethical and governance standards in all research activities.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Job 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 documents please view the attachment/s on this page

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education

• Degree in Nursing or AHP
• MSc

Education

• Teaching experience

Education

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills

Skills

• Knowledge of data base use
• Knowledge of excel

Abilities

• Awareness of research methodology
• GCP certificate

Experience

• Advanced practitioner
• Research experience

Experience

• Parkinson's disease/neurological disease experience
• Experience in Neurology and/or Parkinson's Clinical Research

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.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£54,320 to £60,981 a yearpro rata p.a. incl.