Alzheimer's Society UK Dementia Trials Network Research Nurse
The purpose of the role is to expandand enable access to early phase dementia and mild cognitive impairment clinicalresearch studies.
In thisrole, you'll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team driving forward expansionof early phase dementia and neurodegenerative clinical research. You'll helpdeliver a range of early phase trials and play an active role in reaching andengaging underserved communities, raising awareness and making sure everyonehas the opportunity to take part in high quality research where available and appropriateto their care.
This role is funded by the UK Dementia TrialsNetwork, supported as part of the Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Research Nurseprogramme, and hosted by ReMind UK.
At ReMindUK, our research helps improve the lives of people affected byneurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. Were looking forsomeone who is proactive, collaborative and flexible, someone who enjoysworking with others and is excited to contribute to the newly established UKDementia Trials Network and Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Research Nurse programme.
Together,we'll continue to push for progress, share expertise and make a real differencefor the people and families we support.
Interviews will be held Friday 29th May
Main duties of the job
Asthe Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Research Nurse, you will play a key role in theprovision of effective nursing services for optimal early phase trial delivery.You will be responsible for providing clinical and administrative support asStudy Coordinator on trials and will be closely involved from clinical start-upat the Site Initiation Visit right through to close-out. You will work closelywith the Principal Investigator and collaboratively with the wider study teamto ensure high quality research delivery, ensuring participants and their studypartners are supported throughout.
About us
ReMindUK: We are an independent charity andinternationally respected centre leading the way in dementia research,diagnosis and care. We combine world-class clinical and academic expertise withcompassionate, person centred support for people affected by dementia and otherconditions of older age.
Every day, we're working to get ahead of dementia-delivering cutting edge research, providing expert memory assessment anddiagnosis, and offering trusted information, courses and support forindividuals, families and carers.
UK Dementia Trials Network:ReMind UK is a Member Site of the UKDTN which wasestablished in 2024 with just under £50 million of NIHR funding to buildcapacity, capability and expertise in early phase dementia trial deliveryacross all four nations of the UK. The UKDTNwill work with a range of stakeholders to establish 20 sustainable early phasedementia clinical trial sites across the UK over five years.
Alzheimer'sSociety: We're working towards a world wheredementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those livingwith dementia today and providing hope for the future. Alzheimer's Society hasinvested £3m to develop the first dedicated dementia research nurse programmeworking across all 4 nations of the UK.
Job responsibilities
Asthe Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Research Nurse, you will play a key role in theprovision of effective nursing services for optimal early phase trial delivery.You will be responsible for providing clinical and administrative support asStudy Coordinator on trials and will be closely involved from clinical start-upat the Site Initiation Visit right through to close-out. You will work closelywith the Principal Investigator and collaboratively with the wider study teamto ensure high quality research delivery, ensuring participants and their studypartners are supported throughout.
Hours of workare normally 9.00am to 5.00pm, with 30 minutes lunch, but some flexibility isrequired. Occasional out of hours or overnight work may be necessary, forexample, if related to a particular research project.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure thesmooth delivery of early phase dementia clinical trials by effectivelycoordinating and delivering participant study visits in line with all applicableresearch governance requirements, regulations and legislation.
* Promotesafety and study integrity through monitoring of participants during studyprocedures and accurate recording of any adverse events and concomitantmedications.
* Immediately report,using the appropriate procedures, Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and SuspectedUnexpected Serious Adverse Reactions (SUSARs).
* Collaboratewith sponsors to ensure daytoday studyoperations and support effective monitoring visits.
* Improverecruitment and retention by actively supporting participant engagement with aparticular focus on underserved communities.
* Maintainhigh quality research data through accurate collection, documentation,and medication accountability.
* Sampleprocessing including preparing, centrifuging, and coordinating transport andstorage of blood and biological specimens.
* Accuraterecording of electrocardiograms and patient observations/vital signs.
* Liaise withlaboratories and radiology departments to ensure appropriate investigations arescheduled and conducted per protocol.
* Supportstudy set-up and delivery by ensuring all research equipment and supplies are available,maintained, and appropriately calibrated.
* Ensure safeand compliant medication administration under medical direction.
* Representthe study site professionally by attending site initiation and investigatormeetings, including international meetings when required.
* Co-ordinate andmanage research within expected timelines and to meet recruitment targetsagreed with Investigators, UKDTN and Alzheimer's Society.
* Collaborate with Alzheimer's Society, UKDTN sites,community groups, local Trusts and regional memory and mental health servicesto strengthen referral pathways and improve access to early phase dementiaclinical research for example being point of contact for referrals.
* Compile and contribute to ReMind UK early phasedementia and mild cognitive impairment research activity reports (such asmilestone reports for Alzheimer's Society and UKDTN)
* Work in line with UKDTN and Alzheimer's Societyobjectives to support delivery of strategic key performance indicators
* Maintain UKDTN live capacity and capabilitydatabase for ReMind UK.
Professional& educational responsibilities:
* Ensuresafe, lawful, and high quality practice by adhering to all legal andstatutory regulations, including maintaining regular professional revalidation.
* Safeguardpatient rights and dignity by consistently applying Mental Health legislationand ensuring all care respects individual legal entitlements.
* Maintainhigh professional standards by upholding the Nursing and Midwifery Councilscode of conduct in all aspects of practice.
* Supportconsistent, high quality service delivery by following ReMindUK policies and SOPs, and contributing to their ongoing review and improvement.
* Enable participantand carer understanding through clear, accessible information about conditions,treatment options, and potential benefits.
* Promote ReMindUK, Alzheimer's Society and UKDTN reputation and influence by professionallyrepresenting the organisation(s) at external functions.
* Responsible fordeveloping and sustainingclinical and research knowledge and skills through ongoing personal developmentand engagement with relevant training opportunities.
* Support developingthe workforce by sharing expertise and contributing to the training of multidisciplinarystaff.
Person Specification
Experience
* Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice and its application to own practice and behaviour
* Experience in clinical trials and academic research
* Experience in neurology, old-age psychiatry or research delivery in an early phase environment
* Experience of working with people with dementia and with patients in the older age group
* Experience in carrying out cognitive testing and related assessments
* Up-to-date Good Clinical Practice training
* A current driving license and the availability of a car insured for business use
Qualifications
* Registered Adult or Mental Health Nurse with at least 2-3 years post registration experience
* Qualified to carry out venepuncture, or willingness to develop competency in this skill
* Qualified to cannulate and administer intravenous fluids and medications, or willingness to develop competency in this skill
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.
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