Clinical Trials Coordinator and Rater | University College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the internationally renowned clinical research team at the Dementia Research Centre (DRC), based within the National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery (NHNN). The Centre has a long history of innovative research in dementia across a wide range of subjects, including longitudinal cohort work, 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, treatment trials in at risk individuals with genetic AD and with genetic Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and extremely organized person to provide study coordination and rating to enhance trial conduct at the DRC. The post will provide experience in clinical trials and studies in multiple areas.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the clinical research team and will have the opportunity to gain experience in the establishment and implementation of patient-based clinical trials. The post will involve administering clinical and cognitive assessments to study participants and their study partners (e.g. carer), as appropriate. Post holders will be provided with appropriate training where required ensuring a high level of proficiency in performing cognitive assessments.

The post is to start as soon as possible for 1 year in the first instance.

• Study coordination:
  Liaising with research participants and clinical trials teams to ensure visits are planned in accordance with study protocols.
• Liaising with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth conduct of the study.
• Liaising with service support departments, sponsors and clinical research organisations during set up and running of the trial.
• Ensuring trial activities are invoiced for appropriately; liaising with appropriate finance officers.
• Conducting rating scale assessments:
  Conducting cognitive assessments in clinical studies, e.g. CDR, ADAS-Cog, RBANS, NPI, RUD-lite, CGIC, etc.
• Working alongside Clinical Research Delivery staff in rating in dementia trials.
• Able to communicate with participants and others about trials in appropriate terms. Communicate responsively with DRC and Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre trials teams.

• Experience administering clinical and cognitive assessments and coordinating clinical trials or similar studies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with participants, carers and trial teams; comfortable communicating about trials in accessible terms.
• Willingness to undertake appropriate training to achieve high proficiency in cognitive assessments.
• Commitment to high standards of trials conduct within a multidisciplinary environment.

Disability Confident information and UK NHS Trust recruitment practice:
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

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. For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. This job posting includes the line: "This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date.

You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application."