Research Assistant The Minder Integrated Health Management study

HwC Ventures; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Clinical Monitoring role to support dementia research through engaging with participants and managing data. This vital position ensures participant safety and data integrity across various research protocols, contributing to innovative support for those living with dementia. Excellent communication skills and a relevant healthcare background are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

Staff development opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience in clinical data collection preferred.
• Knowledge of research governance guidelines is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the data dashboard and assess clinical information.
• Collect participant data per research guidelines and ensure informed consent.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding clinical data.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Data management

Communication

Education

Relevant healthcare qualification

Tools

Electronic patient record (EPR) systems

Data dashboard monitoring systems

Job description

The post holder will work on an exciting study as part of a collaboration between Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, the UK Dementia Research Institute Care Research and Technology based at Imperial College London, and the University of Surrey. Our aim is to support people living with dementia, their carers, and families to live longer in their own homes and prevent avoidable hospital admissions. We use technology in the home connected to a remote clinical monitoring team that responds to alerts and works with our participants, clinicians, and wider team. This data is collected through a system called MINDER.

We aim to develop innovative ways to support people living with dementia at home. This role is vital in ensuring participant safety, data accuracy, and prompt response to alerts.

The post holder will be part of the clinical workforce for MINDER, working with participants to ensure continuous monitoring via the data dashboard. They will be trained to respond to health status alerts to support participants and facilitate quicker clinical decisions.

The role involves contact with people with dementia and their carers, collecting research data, updating clinical records, and visiting participants at home across Surrey. A valid UK driving licence is essential.

This work is partly funded by the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI), and the post holder will collaborate with colleagues at Imperial College London within the Care Research and Technology centre.

For more information about the UK DRI, visit: https://ukdri.ac.uk/

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental, and substance misuse services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support individuals of all ages and are committed to delivering high-quality, accessible care close to home.

We are recognized as one of the top 10 mental health, learning disability, and community trusts to work for nationwide. Our Trust is inclusive and supportive, offering staff networks, flexible working, free parking, and health and wellbeing support. We also provide opportunities for staff development and career progression.

Surrey is a beautiful county just 30 minutes from Central London and the South Coast, with historic towns, countryside, and excellent transport links, including nearby Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts once sufficient applications are received.

Due to UK Home Office requirements, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If sponsorship is not available for this role, your application will be rejected.

We look forward to receiving your application! For a full description of the main duties, please review the attached job description.

Clinical Monitoring

• Monitor the data dashboard throughout each shift
• Assess and manage clinical information received via the dashboard
• Follow prescribed protocols and algorithms based on received information
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to relay clinical data
• Record all information in the electronic patient record (EPR) and other systems as necessary
• Maintain and build professional relationships with clinical and non-clinical Minder stakeholders
• Ensure clinical effectiveness by undertaking audit, research, and development activities relevant to Minder
• Follow protocols and governance according to the Minder evaluation process

Data Collection

• Collect participant data in accordance with ICH GCP and research governance guidelines
• Perform remote data entry on IT systems as required
• Acquire additional clinical trial data from other departments and external organizations
• Work with consultants and care coordinators to identify and recruit eligible participants
• Maximize participant retention in studies
• Ensure participants are fully informed and consent to research in line with legislation and the Mental Capacity Act
• Support study delivery by undertaking research activities as per approved protocols, including obtaining informed consent, cognitive assessments, and venipuncture
• Maintain study documentation securely and in compliance with relevant regulations