We are recruiting for a Research Nurse to join our Memory and Cognition Research Delivery Team where you will be involved with the set-up, recruitment and delivery of a range of different types of clinical research involving brain health and people with dementia or mild cognitive disorders. The studies we provide range from those involving questionnaires, to a therapy or intervention provided at home, to more involved clinic-based drug studies.
You’ll work closely with Research and Development colleagues in finance, governance and informatics and partner with the Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility, the Mental Health Mental Health and Community Health Research Delivery Teams, the University of Oxford, Department of Psychiatry and Oxford University Hospitals NIHR Clinical Research Network – all of which enables us to use our specialist skills and contribute to a wider range of clinical research.
If you have prior experience in working with dementia, mental health, older adults… or clinical research and want to make a difference to this field of research, we would love to hear from you!
This is a part time role (22.5-27.5 hours per week) based at our research facilities in Oxford and Aylesbury, however you will be required to work from home on a regular basis and all necessary equipment for this will be provided.
Support and coordinate the provision of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio studies for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias and their relatives
Recruit healthy volunteers to some of our studies
Development of physical health assessment, global and psychometric rating skills
Work closely with the Memory & Cognition team, the wider R&D team and study sponsors, to deliver a variety of commercial and non-commercial studies
Actively network with Memory Clinics and other potential referrers in the third sector and be involved in areas of service development
Assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical studies focused mainly on memory and cognition
Work collaboratively with the clinical trials team and the wider multi-disciplinary team in the management of your own caseload of clinical trial patients
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties
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As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who or where you are, you will receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing:
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount
Pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups
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