Job summary
This new post is based in the Dementia Research Centre (DRC), at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and will play an integral role in the internationally regarded multi-disciplinary DRC trials team.This is a new role, and we are seeking an enthusiastic and extremely organised person to provide administrative support and rating to enhance trial conduct at the DRC. As a clinical trials administrator and rater, you will assist with the administration of academic and commercial clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.You will also be expected to conduct standardised cognitive assessments of participants in clinical trials, ensuring these are performed to a high standard.As part of this role, you will be working closely with the trial coordinators, data managers, research fellows and research nurses to provide support in both trial administration and rating.
Main duties of the job
Provide administrative support for DRC trials:
- Assistance in the set up and maintenance of trials
- Support with the maintenance of site files and participant files, including regular review
- Ensure high quality rating in trials and other studies:
- Conduct cognitive assessments with study participants
- Conduct relevant rating scales with participants' study partners
- Work alongside the DRC and Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre staff in rating
- Work closely and communicate with the study coordinators and data manager to support trial conduct:
- Assist with participant related activities such as visit booking, visit-related preparations, and expenses tracking
- Ensure record keeping in compliance with Good Clinical Practicerequirement
About us
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. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in psychology, neuroscience or a related discipline
- Knowledge of ICH GCP
Desirable
- Knowledge of drug development process and concept of clinical trials
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with clinical trials
- Experience of working with people with Dementia
- Experience of conducting CDR assessments
- Experience of administering cognitive rating scales
- Experience of dealing with confidential information
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT proficiency at advanced user level in excel, word, email and web based applications
- Understanding of research and clinical trial methodology
- Meticulous and accurate approach to work with attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Resourceful and able to act on own initiative
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Interested in dementia research and a commitment to supporting high quality research
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in psychology, neuroscience or a related discipline
- Knowledge of ICH GCP
Desirable
- Knowledge of drug development process and concept of clinical trials
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with clinical trials
- Experience of working with people with Dementia
- Experience of conducting CDR assessments
- Experience of administering cognitive rating scales
- Experience of dealing with confidential information
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT proficiency at advanced user level in excel, word, email and web based applications
- Understanding of research and clinical trial methodology
- Meticulous and accurate approach to work with attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Resourceful and able to act on own initiative
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Interested in dementia research and a commitment to supporting high quality research
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
