Alzheimer’s Society UKDTN Research Nurse | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	st georges nhs trust
Salary:	£47,951 - £56,863 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

This role is funded by the UK Dementia Trials Network, supported as part of the Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Research Nurse programme, and hosted by St Gerorge’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

Responsibilities include facilitating study set-up; identifying suitable patients through the process of MDT’s/screening notes; collecting data; interviewing; supporting and monitoring patients and data entry. 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 report directly to the Band 7 Alzheimer’s Society UKDTN Senior Research Nurse.

Act as a role model for excellence in clinical researchTo assess the suitability of patients to take part in early phase mild cognitive impairment and

dementia clinical trials.

Work closely with the Senior Research Nurse and or Research Matron and Lead Clinicians

in the provision of a comprehensive clinical trial service.

Attend and actively participate in all relevant UKDTN meetings.

Continue and provide evidence of own professional development.Maintain links with other clinical trials professionals across local and national networks to share knowledge, skills and provide mutual support.

To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at

all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during

the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.

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.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

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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