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Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY UKDTN LEAD CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE

Chertsey On-site 5-10 yrs exp Mental Health Care 1,882 employees
Clinical Research NursingClinical LeadershipICH-Good Clinical PracticeCTIMPATIMP

Requirements

Candidates must have senior clinical leadership experience in dementia research and expertise in CTIMP and ATIMP trials. Must possess the right to work in the UK or be eligible for visa sponsorship.

Job Description

This role is funded by the NIHR funded UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN), supported as part of the Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Research Nurse Programme, and hosted by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

The Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Lead Clinical Research Nurse is a senior clinical leadership role responsible for leading the delivery and development of early phase dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) CTIMP and ATIMP clinical trials.

The post holder will lead the delivery of a high-quality early phase dementia clinical trials portfolio, ensuring compliance with ICH-Good Clinical Practice (GCP), UK Clinical Trial Regulations, the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, and local Research & Development requirements. They will provide clinical and operational leadership to the research nursing team, support workforce development through education and mentorship, and act as a clinical expert and ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Research Nurse Programme, promoting research as an integral part of the dementia care pathway.

The post holder will contribute to regional and national research priorities, workforce development and UKDTN and Alzheimer's Society initiatives that may require travel within the local region and occasional UK-wide travel to support programme activities and network meetings.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role, or be eligible for visa sponsorship, which we are happy to provide.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Olga Balazikova Job title: R&D manager Email address: olga.balazikova@sabp.nhs.uk

Education

Professional Certificate

Skills

Clinical Research NursingClinical LeadershipICH-Good Clinical PracticeCTIMPATIMPDementia CareWorkforce DevelopmentMentorshipClinical Trial RegulationsOperational Leadership

About Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

We are the leading providers of specialist mental health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services for people of all ages in Surrey and North-East Hampshire. Our core purpose is to work with people and lead communities in improving their mental and physical health and wellbeing for a better life through delivering excellent and responsive prevention, diagnosis, early intervention, treatment and care. Our services are provided in community settings, hospitals and residential homes with an emphasis on providing local treatment and support close to people's homes wherever possible.