Research Coordinator Neuroscience

We are seeking a motivated research coordinator at Band 5 level as a London south nervous systems network affiliated research coordinator to work within the neuroscience division at KCH and the International Centre of Excellence in Parkinson's care and research. The successful applicant will take up a post initially until end of March 2025 with view to being extended by another year and work across several sub-specialities (mainly with the Parkinson's Foundation international centre of excellence, neuro-degenerative disorders and potentially with neuro-oncology and other neuroscience specialities) to help with research and clinical trial based studies that are listed in the Department of Heath national portfolio and within the remit of nervous systems disorders. The post holder will work under the supervision of Professor K Ray Chaudhuri, Director of the Parkinson's centre of Excellence and Director of R&D at KCH, and the management of Alexandra Rizos, Neuroscience Research Manager and, The post holder will assist in the provision of a clinical research service for a portfolio of national and local, including CRN-adopted, clinical trials undertaken at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust within the PD department. The focus of the work will be on portfolio adopted studies, non-commercial and commercial. This will be decided after liaison with Neurosciences R&D lead and Neurosciences Research Governance and Feasibility (RGF).

The post holder will also be involved in follow-up and completion of relevant trial specific paperwork. Responsibilities will include co-ordinating patient activity and overseeing patient care at all stages of the research pathway; data management (collecting data, entering data and resolving discrepancies) and working with clinical research organisations and sponsors to satisfy audit and monitoring requirements. With respect to multi-centre trials sponsored by KCH, the post holder will be expected to support investigators and their teams at recruiting sites.

The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including but not restricted to the Investigators, Research Manager, clinicians and pharmacy. The post holder will be involved in the running of in-house, national and international PD trials.

EUROPAR European manager for studies and trials in Parkinson's. The post holder might also be part of the neurosciences clinical trials unit, led by Mr. K. Ashkan (clinical lead for Neuro-oncology and Professor of Neurosurgery). Some experience in clinical research and knowledge of good clinical practice would be beneficial.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.