Job summary
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 and also including observations studies and trials of advanced diagnostics.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Imperial Memory Unit staff, will assist and support the research team, under nurse supervision, with the delivery of direct patient care, and the needs of the patient at the centre of care delivery. The ideal candidate is someone who can use initiative, problem solve and is eager to learn.
Main duties of the job
- To assist and support the research team, under nurse supervision, with the delivery of direct patient care, with the needs of the patient at the centre of care delivery
- To improve the patient experience
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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
Job description
Job 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
Essential
- Degree in nursing, psychology or other healthcare related field
- Able to speak and write English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to work well within the team.
- Ability to demonstrate caring approach.
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrate a clear insight into the role.
- Up to date experience; worked within a care setting within the last 18 months.
Desirable
- Experience working in a research setting
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- Degree in nursing, psychology or other healthcare related field
- Able to speak and write English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to work well within the team.
- Ability to demonstrate caring approach.
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrate a clear insight into the role.
- Up to date experience; worked within a care setting within the last 18 months.
Desirable
- Experience working in a research setting
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
