• Job Description

  Req#: C9293-25-0249?language=en&page=86&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This is an exciting opportunity for a Parkinson's Disease (PD) Nurse or an allied health professional--such as a physiotherapist, psychologist, or occupational therapist--to play a key role in supporting both clinical care and research initiatives. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary nursing and research team, the post holder will help design, implement, and evaluate a high-quality specialist service. The aim is to ensure patients receive outstanding clinical care while participating in clinical trials.

  As the lead specialist Parkinson's Disease Research Practitioner, the successful candidate will bring advanced expertise to the role, providing education, support, and guidance to both patients and healthcare professionals. A critical component of the role will be to engage in clinical audits and contribute actively to research within the PD specialty.

  The post holder will also play a vital role in shaping the future of PD services. They will contribute to the ongoing development of research in clinical practice and the enhancement of care standards. This includes leading or supporting the development of policies, protocols, and clinical guidelines, as well as contributing to broader service improvements in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team.

  Main duties of the job

  • Lead and coordinate a portfolio of clinical research studies, primarily in Parkinson's disease, with support across Neurology and other specialties as needed.

  • Collaborate with Principal Investigators and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality data collection, participant care, and adherence to protocols.

  • Support trial setup through protocol review, feasibility meetings, site initiation visits, and ensuring approvals are in place.

  • Maintain accurate study documentation including Investigator Site Files and CRFs/eCRFs.

  • Monitor regulatory compliance, adverse events, and ensure study amendments are implemented.

  • Conduct study visits and procedures such as venepuncture, ECGs, and clinical observations per protocol.

  • Oversee participant screening, recruitment, consent, and follow-up, ensuring their safety and rights are protected.

  • Supervise and support junior staff, contributing to training and maintaining research delivery standards.

  • Engage with the Regional Research Delivery Network and external partners to share best practices and support collaborative research.

  • Promote good clinical practice and uphold ethical and governance standards in all research activities.

  About us

  Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

  We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

  Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

  Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

  We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

  Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

  Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £54,320 to £60,981 a year pro rata p.a. incl.

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  293-CSEP-0555

  Job locations

  Homerton Healthcare NHS FT

  Homerton Hospital

  London

  E9 6SE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page

  The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page

  The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

  Person Specification

  Education

  Essential

  • Degree in Nursing or AHP

  Desirable

  • MSc

  Education

  Essential

  • Teaching experience

  Education

  Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development

  Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent written communication skills

  Skills

  Essential

  • Computer literacy

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of data base use
  • Knowledge of excel

  Abilities

  Essential

  • Awareness of research methodology

  Desirable

  • GCP certificate

  Experience

  Essential

  • Advanced practitioner

  Desirable

  • Research experience

  Experience

  Essential

  • Parkinson's disease/neurological disease experience

  Desirable

  • Experience in Neurology and/or Parkinson's Clinical Research

  Person Specification

  Education

  Essential

  • Degree in Nursing or AHP

  Desirable

  • MSc

  Education

  Essential

  • Teaching experience

  Education

  Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development

  Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent written communication skills

  Skills

  Essential

  • Computer literacy

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of data base use
  • Knowledge of excel

  Abilities

  Essential

  • Awareness of research methodology

  Desirable

  • GCP certificate

  Experience

  Essential

  • Advanced practitioner

  Desirable

  • Research experience

  Experience

  Essential

  • Parkinson's disease/neurological disease experience

  Desirable

  • Experience in Neurology and/or Parkinson's Clinical Research

  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).

  Additional information

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Homerton Healthcare NHS FT

  Homerton Hospital

  London

  E9 6SE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Homerton Healthcare NHS FT

  Homerton Hospital

  London

  E9 6SE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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