Dementia Clinical Trial Co ordinator

The closing date is 9th Aug 2026

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Anticipated Interview date(s) Wednesday 2nd September 2026

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Job summary

This part-time role is for a Research Nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) to join the Memory Assessment and Research Centre (MARC) dementia clinical trial team and support delivery of the AD-SMART Trial. This includes facilitating recruitment and supporting trial delivery across less experienced sites within the Trial Dementia Framework (TDF). AD-SMART is a multi-arm, multi-stage platform trial assessing potential disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimer's disease.

Sponsored by University College London (UCL), the trial will be delivered across approximately 10 UK sites, with a 45-month recruitment period and 18-month treatment duration. Around 10 core-funded staff members will form a national network of dedicated delivery staff.

The post-holder will recruit eligible participants, implement local Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategies to encourage participation from under-served groups, and provide support to less experienced regional sites to strengthen dementia research infrastructure.

Working within a multidisciplinary MARC team of psychiatrists, research nurses, psychologists and pharmacists, the post-holder will also support other clinical research studies involving mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and different types of dementia.

The Trust cannot offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

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Main duties, tasks & skills required

Responsible for leading, co-ordinating, and implementing research activities associated with the AD-SMART Trial, including overall recruitment, retention, study visits, participant support, data collection, and any relevant interdisciplinary activities associated with the management of the trial to ensure its effective and smooth running.

Communicate effectively and provide trial-specific guidance and updates to trial participants, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary/research team to ensure that accurate and appropriate information is shared to facilitate decision making and ensure participants receive quality care as part of their trial participation.

Responsible for reporting adverse events and serious adverse events in a timely and effective manner in line with the trial protocol, investigating and responding to the principal Investigator, study sponsor and R&D office as required.

Developing and actioning localised strategies within underrepresented communities to improve engagement and interest in Alzheimer's research and encourage demographically diverse recruitment to the AD-SMART trial.

Engaging with the wider network of core-funded AD-SMART trial delivery staff to share best-practice and innovations and collaborate on delivery or recruitment challenges as needed. To attend networking, engagement and training events as appropriate

Be competent in information technology, including email, Word and Excel.

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

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Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

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Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Registered Nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP)

First degree or equivalent experience, with significant post registration experience in neurology (either in clinical or research environment).

Evidence of CPD

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Desirable

Postgraduate certificate, diploma or masters in the Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework.

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Experience

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Essential

Significant post qualification experience

Previous experience of co-ordinating clinical research studies

Previous experience of working with people with Alzheimer's in either a clinical or research capacity

Experience of recruiting and consenting participants

Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in healthcare

Experience of developing and delivering training/education to a range of audiences

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Desirable

Clinical experience/qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation

Previous experience in working on Clinical Trials using Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMP'S)

Rater certificate for relevant trial assessments e.g., MDS-UPDRS, MoCA etc

Experience of working /outreach activities with under-served communities

Experience of developing and implementing and monitoring recruitment strategies

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Additional Criteria

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Essential

Skills in administration and project management

Effective listening and interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with patients.

Good communication, presentational, training and interpersonal skills

Ability to meet tight deadlines and cope in a highly demanding environment

Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload and to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team

Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrate relevant knowledge, including an understanding of Good Clinical Practice, Research Governance, and appropriate legislation, and neurological conditions.

Skills in handling and management of computerised data

Demonstrates digital literacy and confidence in using a range of software tools including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Understanding of the role & responsibilities of a Research Nurse or CRP

Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion and how they apply to staff and patients in a healthcare setting. Able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities, at an appropriate level for the post

Understanding of which communities are under-served within the region

Is able to work legally in the UK

Is able to work with children and vulnerable adults

Ability to travel across a range of sites in Southampton/ Portsmouth/Hampshire

For posts which require a professional registration, postholders hold a valid up to date registration with their professional body

Hold a valid full UK driving licence

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Desirable

Competent in use of online trial databases e.g., RedCap, OpenClinica, Medidata etc.

Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data

Skills in report writing

Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials

Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements

Knowledge of the Health Service, R&D, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences

Knowledge of clinical audit methodologies, monitoring and action planning

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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.

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UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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For help with your application, contact

Suzanne Dodge

***email_hidden***

View phone number on uk.workus.org

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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

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Band

Band 6

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Salary

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£39959.00 to £48117.00 Yearly

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Contract

Fixed Term

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Duration

2 Year(s)

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Working pattern

Part-Time

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Reference number

348-COR-11923

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Job locations

Moorgreen Hospital

Botley Road, West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB

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Attachments

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Job Des HIOWH B6 Research Nurse or practitioner MARC.docx – 67KB Opens in a new window

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Person Specification

Person Spec HIOWH B6 MARC Research Nurse or CRP.docx – 61KB Opens in a new window

Converted File Person Spec HIOWH B6 MARC Research Nurse or CRP.docx.pdf – 139KB Opens in a new window

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Additional document 1

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