Job summary
The Alzheimer's Society UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN) Lead Research Nurse is an experienced independent specialist working in partnership with the CPFT Associate Director of Research & Development, CPFT and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) Research Delivery Leads, R&D PPIE and R&D Managers and in collaboration with associated Clinical Research Facilities within Cambridge University Hospital and Royal Papworth Hospital (RPH) to lead the delivery and growth of dementia clinical trials locally within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The post holder will be required to work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines at all times.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have joint responsibility with the senior management teams and Clinical Research Delivery Leads for overseeing the management and delivery of early phase dementia research studies in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure that all studies are delivered to high research and clinical governance standards.
The Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Lead Research Nurse will be responsible for providing leadership, support, training, and education for the trials team, supported by the senior management teams. The post holder will also be responsible for directly managing patients on dementia clinical trials. The post holder will be working within a team of research nurses, coordinators, data managers, clinicians and scientists.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
Work locally, regionally and nationally to deliver on the Alzheimers Society Research Nurse Strategy (2024) and UKDTN programme aims. Act as a role model and clinical expert locally and nationally ensuring high standards of care and safety for research participants in complex early phase and all dementia research studies Work to embed self within local and regional clinical and research teams to establish and facilitate effective referral pathways and increase opportunities for individuals affected by Mild Cognitive Impairment and / dementia to participate in early phase clinical trials. Optimise use of the UKDTN model and collaborate with colleagues across the Alzheimers Society UKDTN Research Nurse network, UK wide UKDTN Centres, Memory Assessment Services and local Mental Health Trusts and Acute Trusts (including CUH) to promote research opportunities and facilitate research referrals from these sites. The nature of early phase studies means compliance to GCP and phase 1 governance requirements are paramount to patient safety and research outcomes. The post-holder will lead in the roll-out of early phase trial related training, mentorship and education to support local colleagues and teams from other UKDTN centres to become phase 1 ready. Demonstrate expert skills and knowledge in local and national early phase regulations and approvals, including site specific phase 1 processes. Collaborate with the CPFT Associate Director of Research & Development, R&D Managers and Research Delivery Leads to support the collection and reporting of metrics to enable UKDTN and the Alzheimers Society Research Nurse Programme to monitor performance of these programmes. This will include ongoing review of early phase trial metrics, MCI/dementia research activity metrics and submission of an annual report to the Alzheimers Society. During periods where early phase workload is light, and capacity allows, support fellow UKDTN funded research delivery staff and local research teams to deliver later phase interventional MCI / dementia clinical trials. Maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area through ensuring own and others knowledge of relevant local / national policies, procedures and regulatory requirements and that these are adhered to. Work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional standards and guidelines at all times. Promote peoples equity, diversity and rights, through ensuring that own and others practice is in the best interests of patients. Develop own knowledge and expertise within the speciality / research field. Organise diagnostic tests and provide interventional therapy for specific trial protocols with support and supervision as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
Work locally, regionally and nationally to deliver on the Alzheimers Society Research Nurse Strategy (2024) and UKDTN programme aims. Act as a role model and clinical expert locally and nationally ensuring high standards of care and safety for research participants in complex early phase and all dementia research studies Work to embed self within local and regional clinical and research teams to establish and facilitate effective referral pathways and increase opportunities for individuals affected by Mild Cognitive Impairment and / dementia to participate in early phase clinical trials. Optimise use of the UKDTN model and collaborate with colleagues across the Alzheimers Society UKDTN Research Nurse network, UK wide UKDTN Centres, Memory Assessment Services and local Mental Health Trusts and Acute Trusts (including CUH) to promote research opportunities and facilitate research referrals from these sites. The nature of early phase studies means compliance to GCP and phase 1 governance requirements are paramount to patient safety and research outcomes. The post-holder will lead in the roll-out of early phase trial related training, mentorship and education to support local colleagues and teams from other UKDTN centres to become phase 1 ready. Demonstrate expert skills and knowledge in local and national early phase regulations and approvals, including site specific phase 1 processes. Collaborate with the CPFT Associate Director of Research & Development, R&D Managers and Research Delivery Leads to support the collection and reporting of metrics to enable UKDTN and the Alzheimers Society Research Nurse Programme to monitor performance of these programmes. This will include ongoing review of early phase trial metrics, MCI/dementia research activity metrics and submission of an annual report to the Alzheimers Society. During periods where early phase workload is light, and capacity allows, support fellow UKDTN funded research delivery staff and local research teams to deliver later phase interventional MCI / dementia clinical trials. Maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area through ensuring own and others knowledge of relevant local / national policies, procedures and regulatory requirements and that these are adhered to. Work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional standards and guidelines at all times. Promote peoples equity, diversity and rights, through ensuring that own and others practice is in the best interests of patients. Develop own knowledge and expertise within the speciality / research field. Organise diagnostic tests and provide interventional therapy for specific trial protocols with support and supervision as appropriate.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (sub-part 1 or 2)
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
- Educated to Masters Level or equivalent Experience
- Up to date ICH GCP training
- Completed Leadership Programme/Course
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive research management experience
- Significant experience working in NHS research which has included the approval and set up of clinical trials.
- Experience of research inspections and audits (internal, external and regulatory authorities)
- Expert knowledge and relevant experience of the function of auditing and or monitoring research studies as a sponsor or host NHS Trust.
- Experience of working with multiple external stakeholders/partners, particularly pharmaceutical industry.
Desirable
- Previous use of Research Management Software e.g. EDGE, CPMS, NIHR ODP
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Set up and delivery procedures for clinical research in the UK
- Priorities and challenges of growing and delivering clinical research in the NHS.
- ICH GCP and EU Clinical Trials Directive, Medicines for Human Use Regulations.
- UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research
- Negotiation skills, particularly in working with senior managers, clinicians, academics and commercial life science partners
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Ability to deal with the variety of personalities and challenges involved in clinical research
- Ability to work under pressure, within a dynamic environment.
- Enthusiastic and proactive approach to work
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work across sites and research locations within CPFT and partner organisations
- Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals
- Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet service needs
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (sub-part 1 or 2)
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
- Educated to Masters Level or equivalent Experience
- Up to date ICH GCP training
- Completed Leadership Programme/Course
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive research management experience
- Significant experience working in NHS research which has included the approval and set up of clinical trials.
- Experience of research inspections and audits (internal, external and regulatory authorities)
- Expert knowledge and relevant experience of the function of auditing and or monitoring research studies as a sponsor or host NHS Trust.
- Experience of working with multiple external stakeholders/partners, particularly pharmaceutical industry.
Desirable
- Previous use of Research Management Software e.g. EDGE, CPMS, NIHR ODP
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Set up and delivery procedures for clinical research in the UK
- Priorities and challenges of growing and delivering clinical research in the NHS.
- ICH GCP and EU Clinical Trials Directive, Medicines for Human Use Regulations.
- UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research
- Negotiation skills, particularly in working with senior managers, clinicians, academics and commercial life science partners
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Ability to deal with the variety of personalities and challenges involved in clinical research
- Ability to work under pressure, within a dynamic environment.
- Enthusiastic and proactive approach to work
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work across sites and research locations within CPFT and partner organisations
- Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals
- Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet service needs
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).
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
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
