HealthJobsUK

Job overview

The Memory and Cognition Research Delivery Team is made up of research nurses, therapists, practitioners and assistants.  We support 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. 

To do this, we work closely with our Research and Development colleagues in finance, governance and informatics.  We also work in partnership with the Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility, the Mental Health Mental Health and Community Health Research Delivery Teams, t the University of Oxford, Department of Psychiatry and Oxford University Hospitals NIHR Clinical Research Network - which enables us to use our specialist skills and contribute to a wider range of clinical research.

Our studies take place in research facilities in Oxford and Aylesbury, as well as in participants homes across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, however you will be required to work from home on a regular basis.  All necessary equipment for this will be provided.

As this is a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity until August 2025, knowledge and experience as either a clinician in older adult’s mental health services, or as a researcher is key to you getting the most from the post.

Main duties of the job

This post supports and coordinates 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.  We also recruit healthy volunteers to some of our studies.   The role involves the development of physical health assessment, global and psychometric rating skills.  It also requires working closely with the Memory & Cognition team, the wider R&D team and study sponsors, to deliver a variety of commercial and non-commercial studies.   As part of the team, you will actively network with Memory Clinics and other potential referrers in the third sector and be involved in areas of service development.

You will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical studies focused mainly on memory and cognition. This will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data including collection and management of tissue and/or samples.  You will work collaboratively with the clinical trials team and the wider multi-disciplinary team in the management of your own caseload of clinical trial patients. The role involves using an in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice, alongside a working knowledge and compliance with the local, national and international research regulations.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides 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 you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team