Assistant Research Practitioner (Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network)

About the role

NHS Lothian is recruiting a Band 4 Assistant Research Practitioner for a fixed-term post of 12 months, based at the Western General Hospital. You will join the Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NDN) team, which coordinates and delivers a portfolio of commercial and academic clinical trials covering Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, progressive supranuclear palsy, mild cognitive impairment, vascular dementia and Huntington's disease. The team is part of a Scotland-wide research delivery network funded by the Chief Scientist Office.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to studies that could transform care for people living with neurodegenerative conditions
• Work alongside leading clinicians and research nurses to bring innovative research treatments and interventions to patients in NHS Lothian
• Support the delivery of clinical trials within the NDN team

Required profile

• Experience working in a hospital or clinical setting
• Exceptional project management skills
• Education to PDA Level 8, or willingness to work towards it under Annex 21 training; pay for trainees covered by Annex 21 is set out in the original advert
• Permission to work in the United Kingdom
• PVG Scheme membership or record, or a satisfactory application to Disclosure Scotland

Required skills

• Clinical skills such as venepuncture and ECGs are desirable but full training will be provided