University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Research Practitioner
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About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about clinical research and improving the lives of people affected by dementia? Do you enjoy working with patients and the public, building relationships, and being part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team?
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Research Practitioner to join the internationally renowned Dementia Research Centre (DRC) Clinical Trials Team at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN).
About the Dementia Research Centre (DRC)
The DRC is internationally recognised for delivering pioneering dementia research, with an extensive portfolio of commercial and academic clinical trials across Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders. Our studies include early-phase first-in-human therapies, disease-modifying treatments and prevention trials, offering participants access to some of the most innovative research in the field.
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive, organised and compassionate individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who enjoys working directly with patients and their families. The successful candidate will be able to manage a varied workload, work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate a keen interest in clinical research.
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Key Responsibilities
- Participant recruitment and clinical trial delivery
- Identifying and recruiting participants into research studies
- Coordinating study visits and performing study procedures
- Collecting high-quality research data
- Ensuring studies are delivered safely and efficiently
Key Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work directly with patients and their families
- Ability to manage a varied workload
- Effective teamwork skills
About the Employer
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
UCLH Services
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
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UCLH Specialties
- Women’s health
- Cancer treatment
- Treatment of infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease
- World-class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology
Sustainability
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Sittana Abdelmagid
- Job title: Dementia Lead Research Nurse
- Email address: sittana.abdelmagid@nhs.net
Please note: This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
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