Job summary
You will be based at the UCL Movement Disorders Centre, spanning UCL and the Royal Free and UCLH sites. You will develop and execute a research in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders genetics, based on the Parkinson's Families Project under the supervision of Prof Huw Morris. The project will be based at the Royal Free Hospital and UCL.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in clinical research. They should be interested and enthusiastic about research in Neurology and/or Genetics. They should have excellent organisational, communication and data management skills. This post provides the opportunity to develop research skills related to neurogenetics.
Duties will include participant recruitment, assisting in carrying out study visits, sample collection, processing and transfer, assisting with enquiries from patients and research sites, and maintaining study data documentation. In addition the post holder will liaise with other UK study sites and help prepare reports and updates.
About us
The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel: all of the time Confident because we are clearly and cared for they are always in safe hands
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist in the everyday management of the research study.
- Carry out patient recruitment to the study, the consent procedure and completion of study visits.
- Collect and process phenotype data using clinical scales and biological samples as per study protocol.
- File completed Case Report Forms, consent forms and any other study documents in the relevant locations in a timely fashion, maintaining orderly, accurate and high quality study records.
- Assess the suitability of patients to take part in the research study.
- Maintain a suitable environment to promote the well-being and safety of patients and participants during the research study.
Receive and respond to study related enquiries, liaising with both internal team members and external associates, as well as the public and patients.
- Liaise with study sites and assist in the coordination of the study
- Assist with any alterations/amendments to trial protocols and the necessary changes with the study conduct.
- Collect and collate the data and assist the research team in preparing and presenting study information, progress reports and local participation data.
- Liaise with the appropriate research team members in assisting with the completion of screening logs and Serious Adverse Event (SAE) forms as required.
- Provide a comprehensive administrative function to the research team
- Attend meetings relevant to the nature of the job e.g. lab meetings
Please see further detail within theJob description and Personal Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist in the everyday management of the research study.
- Carry out patient recruitment to the study, the consent procedure and completion of study visits.
- Collect and process phenotype data using clinical scales and biological samples as per study protocol.
- File completed Case Report Forms, consent forms and any other study documents in the relevant locations in a timely fashion, maintaining orderly, accurate and high quality study records.
- Assess the suitability of patients to take part in the research study.
- Maintain a suitable environment to promote the well-being and safety of patients and participants during the research study.
Receive and respond to study related enquiries, liaising with both internal team members and external associates, as well as the public and patients.
- Liaise with study sites and assist in the coordination of the study
- Assist with any alterations/amendments to trial protocols and the necessary changes with the study conduct.
- Collect and collate the data and assist the research team in preparing and presenting study information, progress reports and local participation data.
- Liaise with the appropriate research team members in assisting with the completion of screening logs and Serious Adverse Event (SAE) forms as required.
- Provide a comprehensive administrative function to the research team
- Attend meetings relevant to the nature of the job e.g. lab meetings
Please see further detail within theJob description and Personal Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree or an equivalent relevant experience, eg Psychologist, Neuropsychologist, Genetic Counsellor, Allied Healthcare professional
- GP research qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical and/or basic science research
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Experience in liaising with study sites, clinicians and patients
- Experience in database management and data entry
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of genetics and/or neurology
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree or an equivalent relevant experience, eg Psychologist, Neuropsychologist, Genetic Counsellor, Allied Healthcare professional
- GP research qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical and/or basic science research
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Experience in liaising with study sites, clinicians and patients
- Experience in database management and data entry
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of genetics and/or neurology
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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).
