Job Description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.



Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.



Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS Integrated Care System, which is limited to:



Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT, South Central Ambulance Service, or Hampshire Hospitals FT.



This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the newly established UK Dementia Trials Network (UK DTN). The post holder will be part of the Research Delivery Team here in Southampton and will collaborate with Principal Investigators, UK DTN funded site staff and Alzheimer's Society Nurses across the UK, as well as liaising with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the efficient and effective development and growth of early phase dementia clinical trial delivery. We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, organised and experienced senior research nurse with excellent communication skills to help develop and maintain maintain a growing portfolio of early phase dementia clinical trials, as well as supporting the systems, procedures and teams associated with the delivery of early phase dementia clinical trials in the Dementia Research Centre(DRC) and the NIHR Southampton Clinical Research Facility. The post is to start as soon as possible for [3 years] in the first instance.



University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.



Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.



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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.



At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.



The ideal candidate will be a Senior Research Nurse with significant experience in delivering interventional clinical research trials.



You will possess a great attention to detail and the ability to understand and relay complex information to colleagues and patients.



You will ideally have experience in delivering Dementia trials and Clinical Dementia Rating



You will demonstrate excellent leadership skills with the ability to liaise, negotiate and influence.



Ability to work in an open plan office where there may be distractions.



This is an on-site role. Flexibility to accommodate participant visits and study protocol timings will be required.



Ability to travel to meetings locally, regionally and nationally will be expected.



The UK DTN Alzheimer's Society Senior Research Nurse is an experienced Research Nurse with experience of working with patients and participants with Dementia. Working in partnership with the UHS Senior Research Nurses and Matrons, the DRC Director, Head of Nursing and R&D infrastructure, the post holder will be responsible for providing clinical and professional leadership and line management to research staff within the Dementia portfolio. The post holder will have responsibility for overseeing the management and delivery of early-phase research studies in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure that all studies are delivered to high research and clinical governance standards.



The Alzheimer's Society Lead Research Nurse will be responsible for providing leadership, support, training, and education for the trials team, supported by the senior nursing and management teams and Principal Investigators.. The post holder will also be responsible for directly managing patients on clinical trials.