Clinical Trials Coordinator and Rater

Clinical Trials Coordinator and Rater

The closing date is 02 February 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the internationally renowned clinical research team at the Dementia Research Centre (DRC) within the National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery (NHNN). The Centre has a long history of innovative research in dementia including longitudinal cohort studies, multimodality deep phenotyping of rare dementias, international consortia in genetic dementias and cutting‑edge clinical trials in those with and at risk of dementia.

The centre is currently involved in first‑in‑human studies in Alzheimer's Disease (AD) using genetic therapies and treatment trials in at‑risk individuals with genetic AD and genetic Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).

Join a dynamic, enthusiastic and extremely organised person to provide study coordination and rating to enhance trial conduct at the DRC.

• Administer clinical and cognitive assessments to study participants and their study partners where appropriate.
• Provide training to ensure a high level of proficiency in cognitive assessments such as CDR, ADAS‑Cog, RBANS, NPI, RUD‑lite, CGIC, etc.
• Start as soon as possible for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

• Liaise with research participants and clinical trials teams to ensure visits align with study protocols.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams for smooth study conduct.
• Liaise with service support departments, sponsors and clinical research organisations during trial set‑up and operation.
• Ensure trial activities are invoiced appropriately and coordinate with finance officers.
• Conduct cognitive assessments in clinical studies.
• Work alongside Clinical Research Delivery staff in rating dementia trials.

• Communicate with participants and others about trials in appropriate terms.
• Respond promptly with the DRC and Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre trials teams.
• Support the highest standards of trials conduct as part of the DRC trials team.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population with academically led acute and specialist services. UCLH specialises in women’s health, cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease and is committed to sustainability, pledging a carbon net‑zero health service by 2031 for direct emissions and 2040 for indirect emissions.

• Degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related discipline.

• Working experience in a clinical and/or research environment.
• Experience on clinical trials.
• Experience with people with dementia.
• Experience with other rating scales.
• Knowledge of research governance and GCP guidelines.
• Experience conducting CDR assessment.
• Experience in database management.

• Awareness of the importance of working in a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Effective verbal, written and electronic communication.
• Empathetic communication with patients and carers.

• Advanced IT proficiency in Excel, Word, email and web‑based applications.
• Meticulous and accurate approach with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Understanding of research and clinical trial methodology.

• Resourceful and able to act on own initiative.
• Interest in dementia research and commitment to high‑quality research.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

£46,419 to £55,046 per annum inclusive of HCAS, pro rata.

Fixed term 12 months.

Full‑time.

309-UCLH-7305-A

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH.