Oxford Health NHS Trust

Alzheimer’s Society UKDTN Research Nurse

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Job summary

Would you like to be part of finding treatments for the future at the NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Oxford Health:?

As an Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Research Nurseworking in the only Mental Health CRF in the UK, you would be part of our friendly,multidisciplinary team, offering our research participants exceptional care throughout their study journey.

Working within a newly formed team funded by the UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN) and Alzheimer's Society, the post holder will report directly to the Band 7 Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Senior Research Nurse at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will support the coordination and delivery of a growing portfolio of early-phase mild cognitive impairment and dementia clinical research studies within the NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Oxford Health and across its regional collaborating organisations.

Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to be fully qualified, have already passed your OSCE and have an NMC pinnumber to be considered for this role.

Core hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Based full time on-site at the Warneford Hospital with frequent visits to other sites

Main duties of the job

The primary focus of the Alzheimer's Society UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN) Research Nurse is to support and coordinate the provision of an increasing portfolio of early-phase dementia clinical trials within OH CRF and M&C RDT. The role involves working closely with both teams, the wider R&D services and study sponsors, to deliver a variety of early-phase clinical trials relating to brain health, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

The post holder will also be responsible for directly managing and supporting patients on early phase dementia clinical trials. This involves the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data (including collection and management of tissue and/or samples) as per study protocols, including drug delivery in partnership with our doctors and pharmacists. It requires in-depth implementation of specific trial protocols in practice, alongside working knowledge of, and compliance with, local, national and international research regulations. The role includes networking with Research Clinics, Memory Clinics, GP surgeries, Oxford University Hospitals, and other potential referral sources, such as acute care, community organisations and third sector groups, as well as participating in service development activities within Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

31 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS8167147

Job locations

Warneford Hospital

Warneford Lane, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7JX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

For more details, please refer to the attached JD & PS or get in touch with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details, please refer to the attached JD & PS or get in touch with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

Registered Nurse with the NMC (active PIN registration) in Adult or Mental Health Nursing
Knowledge of current issues within dementia care and research

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

Up to date and informed about relevant research guidelines and legislation, and knowledgeable about all aspects of research governance at both national and local community health levels
Well-developed computer skills, including experience using databases
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with participants, carers, colleagues, and external partners.

Desirable

Knowledge of early-phase clinical trial conduct, IMP and controlled drug management, and participant safety
Phlebotomy, cannulation and intravenous administration skills

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in mental health and dementia settings, or equivalent experience in providing care for patients diagnosed with MCI, dementia, or neurodegenerative conditions
Experience of conducting clinical research across a range of study designs in dementia, mental health, neurodegeneration, or early-phase research.
Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment
Experience of handling confidential data

Desirable

Experience of completing electronic data entry

Further Training or Job-Related Aptitude and Skills

Essential

Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification

Person Specification

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

Registered Nurse with the NMC (active PIN registration) in Adult or Mental Health Nursing
Knowledge of current issues within dementia care and research

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

Up to date and informed about relevant research guidelines and legislation, and knowledgeable about all aspects of research governance at both national and local community health levels
Well-developed computer skills, including experience using databases
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with participants, carers, colleagues, and external partners.

Desirable

Knowledge of early-phase clinical trial conduct, IMP and controlled drug management, and participant safety
Phlebotomy, cannulation and intravenous administration skills

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in mental health and dementia settings, or equivalent experience in providing care for patients diagnosed with MCI, dementia, or neurodegenerative conditions
Experience of conducting clinical research across a range of study designs in dementia, mental health, neurodegeneration, or early-phase research.
Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment
Experience of handling confidential data

Desirable

Experience of completing electronic data entry

Further Training or Job-Related Aptitude and Skills

Essential

Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification

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

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Warneford Hospital

Warneford Lane, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Warneford Hospital

Warneford Lane, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)