Assistant Research Practitioner (Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network)

About the role

NHS Lothian is recruiting a fixed-term Assistant Research Practitioner (Band 4) for 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 management and delivery of clinical trials

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 is set at 75% of the fully qualified rate for posts lasting between one and four years
• PVG Scheme membership or record, with a satisfactory disclosure obtained if needed
• Right to work in the UK

Required skills

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