Clinical Research Coordinator/ Rater

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With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

The Imperial Memory Unit (IMU) has been running clinical trials for over ten years, focusing on disease modifying treatment trials in early Alzheimer’s disease but also including observations studies and trials of advanced diagnostics.

The Clinical Research Coordinator post holder will be responsible for:

• Coordinating the MRC Deep and Frequent Phenotyping study, the DPUK IMPRINT study and other non-commerical dementia research
• Identifying and recruitment of participants to fulfil the inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Performing neuropsychological and other psychological assessments / ratings
• Delivering the research in accordance with the protocol and guidance
• Building relationships with internal and external referrers
• Maintaining high standards of patient care

It is desirable that the post holder has experience in using clinical rating scales in Alzheimer’s disease (e.g. MMSE, CDR, ADAS-Cog) or are willing to be trained on neuropsychological assessments. They will also be expected to develop skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical research.

The majority of time will be spent in a hospital research clinic setting.

Main duties of the job

• Is accountable for the timely and accurate documentation of trial data according to ICH Good Clinical Practice and EU directive on clinical trials. (The directive ensures all clinical trials are conducted to a high legally binding standard.)
• Functions within a collaborative practice role with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide expertise in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical research protocols.
• Demonstrates autonomy as well as the ability to collaborate within the MDT.
• Required to use own initiative, take responsibility for decision-making and prioritise own workload within a team and individual context.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of databases as appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains links with GP surgeries, other hospitals, healthcare professionals and other agencies involved in the management of clinical research
• Responsibility for selection and maintaining clinical supplies.

• Acts as mentor to new members of staff.
• Provides cross cover for other members of the research team.
• Manages a portfolio of research projects on a day to day basis.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Good first degree (2:1 or above) in Psychology or a related area

• MSc or equivalent qualification in this speciality or related field

Experience

• Proven effectiveness in working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to organise own work with minimal supervision and prioritise own work in response to deadlines
• Ability to take the initiative to identify problems and assist in finding solutions
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Advanced computer skills, including all Microsoft packages
• Knowledge of clinical research methods, study design and trial management
• Knowledge of the requirements of Good Clinical Practice and Research Governance
• Experience of coordinating and managing a health-related research project
• Experience of working on commercial clinical trials for investigational medicinal products
• Experience of recruiting and enrolling research volunteers
• Knowledge of neuropsychological tests and experience in their administration; including but not limited to the Clinical Dementia rating scale (CDR), ADAS-Cog, and MMSE.
• Experience of developing, utilising and maintaining databases

• Venepuncture skills or a willingness to be trained
• Clinical measurement skills or a willingness to be trained
• Understanding of the major current research themes in Alzheimer’s disease
• Experience of coordinating and managing clinical trials for investigational medicinal products in dementia or memory and cognitive disorders
• Experience of professional working with adults that have dementia or memory and cognitive disorders