Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Research Nurse

Job summary
Are you a registered nurse with a passion for clinical research and improving the lives of people affected by dementia? Would you like to be part of a national initiative transforming dementia research across the UK?

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Research Nurse to join the internationally renowned Dementia Research Centre (DRC) Clinical Trials Team at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). This post is funded through the Alzheimer's Society UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN) Research Nurse Programme, designed to build research capacity and accelerate access to innovative dementia treatments.

This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to expand our portfolio of commercial and academic clinical trials, including early-phase, first-in-human and disease-modifying therapies.

Working alongside experienced clinicians, researchers and specialist research nurses, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality research and providing excellent care for people living with dementia and their families.

We are looking for a compassionate, organised and proactive registered nurse with excellent communication and clinical skills who enjoys working in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment and is committed to improving the future of dementia care through research.

Main duties of the job
As a Research Nurse, you will coordinate and deliver a portfolio of commercial and non-commercial dementia clinical trials, ensuring the highest standards of participant safety, clinical care and research governance.

You will undertake clinical assessments, obtain informed consent, perform protocol-specific procedures, administer investigational medicinal products where appropriate, collect high-quality research data and monitor participant safety throughout the trial journey. Working closely with Principal Investigators, multidisciplinary teams, sponsors and external partners, you will ensure studies are delivered in accordance with study protocols, ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.

You will also contribute to participant recruitment, support study set-up activities, mentor junior members of the research team and help provide an outstanding experience for research participants and their study partners while supporting the continued growth of dementia research within UCLH and the UK Dementia Trials Network.

About us
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.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

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.

Details
Date posted
17 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year
Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
36 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
309-UCLH-8227799
Job locations
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff\*

\* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Desirable

• Teaching or mentor course
• Completed/working towards degree in the speciality or related fields

Experience
Essential

• Post registration nursing experience
• Clinical research experience
• Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
• Experience of acting as a patient advocate
• Experience of IV drug administration, phlebotomy and cannulation
• Experience with the specialty (neurology/neurodegenerative)
• Previous experience in audit and evaluation

Desirable

• Experience in co-ordinating clinical trials from initiation to closure including archiving
• Experience of using psychometric rating scales

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines

Other Requirements
Essential

• Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Research Nurse
Sittana Abdelmagid
[email protected]