A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The Alzheimer’s Society UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN) Lead Clinical Research Nurse has a key leadership and management role at a senior level within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH).
Working in partnership with the GMMH Clinical Research Delivery Manager, the local UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN) Principal Investigator Dr Ross Dunne, local and national UKDTN and Alzheimer’s Society funded staff and the wider clinical and research infrastructure the post-holder will lead the delivery and growth of early phase dementia clinical trials across Greater Manchester.
Liaising with clinical investigators and both commercial and non-commercial sponsors the post holder will oversee the management and delivery of early phase dementia trial protocols and will be involved in ensuring that the research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within research governance legislation and Trust policies for Research. The post holder will also be responsible for directly managing and supporting patients on early phase dementia clinical trials.
Work closely with the R&I Trial Manager to facilitate the development, implementation, set-up and progress of early phase dementia clinical research studies, ensuring that studies are run in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Research Governance Framework / UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research.
Has extensive knowledge of the GMMH strategic objectives, the local R&D landscape and research specific guidelines e.g. Good Clinical Practice, Research Governance and EU Clinical Trials Directives.
Lead on the development and execution of relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ensuring these are updated as required.
Lead on the development of research protocols as required.
Ensure all study documentation is developed in order to accurately record research activity raise concerns and seek to address incomplete, inaccurate or misleading documentation.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
• Pay Enhancements
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Aug 2025
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