Alzheimer's Society UK Dementia Trials Network Research Nurse
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,950.00 to £46,724.98 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £40950.00 - £46724.98 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bath, BA1 3NG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0357-26-0000 |
Summary
Clinical research delivery As the Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Research Nurse, you will play a key role in the provision of effective nursing services for optimal early phase trial delivery. You will be responsible for providing clinical and administrative support as Study Coordinator on trials and will be closely involved from clinical start-up at the Site Initiation Visit right through to close-out. You will work closely with the Principal Investigator and collaboratively with the wider study team to ensure high quality research delivery, ensuring participants and their study partners are supported throughout. Hours of work are normally 9.00am to 5.00pm, with 30 minutes lunch, but some flexibility is required. Occasional out of hours or overnight work may be necessary, for example, if related to a particular research project. Key Responsibilities Ensure the smooth delivery of early phase dementia clinical trials by effectively coordinating and delivering participant study visits in line with all applicable research governance requirements, regulations and legislation. Promote safety and study integrity through monitoring of participants during study procedures and accurate recording of any adverse events and concomitant medications. Immediately report, using the appropriate procedures, Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions (SUSARs). Collaborate with sponsors to ensure daytoday study operations and support effective monitoring visits. Improve recruitment and retention by actively supporting participant engagement with a particular focus on underserved communities. Maintain high quality research data through accurate collection, documentation, and medication accountability. Sample processing including preparing, centrifuging, and coordinating transport and storage of blood and biological specimens. Accurate recording of electrocardiograms and patient observations/vital signs. Liaise with laboratories and radiology departments to ensure appropriate investigations are scheduled and conducted per protocol. Support study set-up and delivery by ensuring all research equipment and supplies are available, maintained, and appropriately calibrated. Ensure safe and compliant medication administration under medical direction. Represent the study site professionally by attending site initiation and investigator meetings, including international meetings when required. Co-ordinate and manage research within expected timelines and to meet recruitment targets agreed with Investigators, UKDTN and Alzheimer's Society. Collaborate with Alzheimer's Society, UKDTN sites, community groups, local Trusts and regional memory and mental health services to strengthen referral pathways and improve access to early phase dementia clinical research for example being point of contact for referrals. Compile and contribute to ReMind UK early phase dementia and mild cognitive impairment research activity reports (such as milestone reports for Alzheimer's Society and UKDTN) Work in line with UKDTN and Alzheimer's Society objectives to support delivery of strategic key performance indicators Maintain UKDTN live capacity and capability database for ReMind UK. Professional & educational responsibilities: Ensure safe, lawful, and high quality practice by adhering to all legal and statutory regulations, including maintaining regular professional revalidation. Safeguard patient rights and dignity by consistently applying Mental Health legislation and ensuring all care respects individual legal entitlements. Maintain high professional standards by upholding the Nursing and Midwifery Councils code of conduct in all aspects of practice. Support consistent, high quality service delivery by following ReMind UK policies and SOPs, and contributing to their ongoing review and improvement. Enable participant and carer understanding through clear, accessible information about conditions, treatment options, and potential benefits. Promote ReMind UK, Alzheimer's Society and UKDTN reputation and influence by professionally representing the organisation(s) at external functions. Responsible for developing and sustaining clinical and research knowledge and skills through ongoing personal development and engagement with relevant training opportunities. Support developing the workforce by sharing expertise and contributing to the training of multidisciplinary staff.