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Job Summary
KMPT's Research & Innovation Department, is seeking a highly motivated and driven individual to join their Clinical Research Delivery Team to assist with the work of the Mental Health & Dementia and Neurodegenerative Disorders clinical research portfolio; recruiting to clinical research studies running within the trust and actively promoting research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS.
Job Summary
KMPT's Research & Innovation Department, is seeking a highly motivated and driven individual to join their Clinical Research Delivery Team to assist with the work of the Mental Health & Dementia and Neurodegenerative Disorders clinical research portfolio; recruiting to clinical research studies running within the trust and actively promoting research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS.
The post-holder will support the work of KMPT's Research & Innovation Department's, Clinical Research Delivery Team and gain clinical and administrative experience in research, to include the clinical and administrative duties on a variety of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio research studies, which run at a variety of sites across the trust.
The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Main duties of the job
The key purpose of this post is to oversee and project manage research within KMPT and the studies to which the post holder is assigned.
The main duties of the post-holder will be those concerned with managing the running of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio studies, specifically the ADAPT (Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis and Plasma p-Tau217) study, alongside identifying, recruiting and providing support as necessary to the study team and clinicians.
The post-holder will lead in the management, co-ordination and facilitation of research studies in both Mental Health and Dementia.
In addition to clinic/patient-based tasks, this role includes, phlebotomy, centrifuging blood samples, document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection and reporting, adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Governance and assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants and quality of research data.
About Us
Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC.
Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community.
We are proud to employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities, and to serve an increasingly diverse range of communities across rural and urban areas.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.
Our strategy
Our mission is what we set out to do every dayWe deliver brilliant care through brilliant people
Our vision is where we want to be in the futureTo provide outstanding care and to work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time.
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Details
Date posted
28 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
380-SS0677
Job locations
Beech House, Maidstone
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME169PH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will oversee the management, co-ordination and facilitation of research studies in both Mental Health and Dementia, specifically the ADAPT (Alzheimers Disease Diagnosis and Plasma p-Tau217) study.
In addition to any clinic/patient-based tasks assigned, this role includes Phlebotomy, Centrifuging samples, document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection and reporting, adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Governance and assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants, quality of research data and using both national and trust databases.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main role requirements.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will oversee the management, co-ordination and facilitation of research studies in both Mental Health and Dementia, specifically the ADAPT (Alzheimers Disease Diagnosis and Plasma p-Tau217) study.
In addition to any clinic/patient-based tasks assigned, this role includes Phlebotomy, Centrifuging samples, document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection and reporting, adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Governance and assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants, quality of research data and using both national and trust databases.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main role requirements.
Person Specification
Qualfication
Essential
* Degree / Diploma in Psychology, Health Science, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or other relevant subject
* Evidence of continuing Professional development
* GCP Training & Knowledge of
Desirable
* Higher degree/formal study of research design/methodology in a clinical or social care setting
* Clinical Research Practitioner registration via ACHS
Experience
Essential
* Significant Experience in clinical research delivery
* Experience in managing complex research projects
Desirable
* Clinical research delivery experience in Mental Health & Dementia Studies
* Line management experience
Skills / Knowledge / Ability
Essential
* Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with complex and sensitive situations
* Understanding of clinical research methodology
* Able to acquire in-depth knowledge of research protocols and communicate this to multi-disciplinary teams and participants
* Awareness of clinical governance and risk management relevant to the role
* Ability to co-ordinate and organise activities in order to deliver study protocol
* Ability to lead, teach, supervise and mentor others in all aspects of clinical research delivery
* Presentation skills
Desirable
* Clinically trained and experienced in Phlebotomy
* Proficient with basic laboratory skills
Additional Information
Essential
* Flexible and positive approach to work
* Highly motivated and enthusiastic
* Ability to drive and access to car for travel for work
Physical Requirements
Essential
* Willingness and ability to travel to external meetings within the context of this post
* Able to concentrate for prolonged periods in a busy office environment
* Emotional and mental resilience
Person Specification
Qualfication
Essential
* Willingness and ability to travel to external meetings within the context of this post
* Able to concentrate for prolonged periods in a busy office environment
* Emotional and mental resilience
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
Address
Beech House, Maidstone
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME169PH
Employer's website
https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
Address
Beech House, Maidstone
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME169PH
Employer's website
https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Hospitals
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