Alzhiemer's Society UKDTN Senior Research Nurse


Company:	st georges nhs trust
Salary:	£58,133 - £65,261 Per annum inc of HCAS (pro-rota)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW17 0RE
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	3 Oct 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of UKDTN research portfolio agreed at St George’s University Hospitals Trust. The post holder will work collaboratively with the research teams and wider multidisciplinary team in the management of their own caseload of clinical trials patients and be accountable for the achievement of local and national targets in relation to the service This role will focus on delivery of early phase mild cognitive impairment and dementia clinical studies and supporting development of an increasing portfolio in this specialty

The post holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the patient and is conducted within Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for research. The post holder will have the skills to lead by example as an expert practitioner providing organisation and leadership to the multi-professional team and supporting the patient throughout a clinical trial. The post holder will also be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients advocate. The post holder will also be accountable for achieving local and national targets related to the service.

Act as a role model for excellence in clinical research delivery.

 Work with a high level of autonomy to manage his/her caseload of patients, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery.

 Work closely with the Research Matron and Clinical Lead in the provision of a comprehensive clinical trial service.

 Be aware of and work within Local Trust’s policies and procedures.

Maintain links with other clinical trials professionals across local and national networks to share knowledge, skills and provide mutual support.

To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and

Health Visitors and to be accountable for own clinical practice and professional actions at all

times.

 Ensure continued and effective registration with the NMC.

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce..

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

This advert closes on Sunday 20 Sep 2026

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