Job overview
The Imperial Memory Unit (IMU) has been running clinical trials for over ten years, focusing on disease modifying treatment trials in early Alzheimer’s disease but also including observations studies and trials of advanced diagnostics.
Responsibilities for this post will include collection of research data (including cognitive data), and coordination of patients participating in clinical research. Therefore, the post holder must have prior experience of administering cognitive and neuropsychological rating scales in Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs) in Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Research coordination experience in the aforementioned field is desirable.
Main duties of the job
1. Is accountable for the timely and accurate documentation of trial data according to ICH Good Clinical Practice and EU directive on clinical trials. (The directive ensures all clinical trials are conducted to a high legally binding standard).
2. Functions within a collaborative practice role with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide expertise in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical research protocols.
3. Provides advice and support to fellow Clinical Research Coordinators and Global Raters in the team.
4. Provides cross cover for other members of the research team.
5. Identifies potential patients for clinical research, and determines eligibility of such patients, prior to enrolment into study.
6. Applies clinical appraisal skills in evaluating research protocols.
7. Demonstrates self-direction in facilitating continuing education and acquiring related experience.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Detailed job description and main 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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. 2:1 or above in BSc Psychology or similar discipline (e.g. BSc Neurosciences), Registered Nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional e.g. clinical psychologist.
Desirable criteria
9. Completed / working towards course or degree in this speciality or related field (e.g. MSc or PhD in Psychology or similar studies)
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Prior experience of administering cognitive rating scales in Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs) in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This includes (but not limited to) CDR-SB, ADAS-Cog, RBANS and MMSE.
11. Experience of coordinating research studies.
12. Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner.
13. Experience of assessing eligibility and recruiting patients into clinical trials and observational research.
14. Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
15. Able to prioritise and manage own work.
16. Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area.
17. High level of computer literacy.
18. Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
19. Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
20. Able to develop good working relationships with internal and external colleagues, stakeholders and clients.
Desirable criteria
21. Experience of formal / informal teaching of patients and staff.
22. Venepuncture and Vital Signs skills.
23. Experience of working with difference databases and ability to extract information
24. Clinical measurement skills
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential criteria
25. Knowledge of requirements of Good Clinical Practice and Research Governance.
26. Theoretical and practical knowledge of cognitive scales and their administration in Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs) in Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias.
27. Must be aware of issues surrounding confidentiality.
28. Understanding of major, current research themes in dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Desirable criteria
29. Venepuncture and Vital Signs skills.
30. Experience of working with difference databases and ability to extract information
31. Clinical measurement skills
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