Clinical Research Coordinator London, England
Job description
About us
The Queen Square Movement Disorders Centre (QS MDC), based in the Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, brings together and supports the multi-disciplinary group of movement disorders academics and clinicians at UCL’s Queen Square Institute of Neurology and its affiliated hospitals (UCLH & Royal Free Hospital). The QS MDC encompasses research in clinical, molecular, physiological, and therapeutic aspects of movement disorders. The aim of the centre is to understand movement disorders and to derive new insights into basic biology, aetiology, and clinical care alongside the development of new treatments.
About the role
We are seeking an organised and collaborative Clinical Research Coordinator to be responsible for the management of the QS MDC’s day-to-day activities and strategic projects against timelines and objectives.
This role is critical in ensuring that the QS MDC meets the aim of bringing together our membership of internationally regarded clinicians and academics to support and develop our portfolio of multidisciplinary clinical research in movement disorders.
You will be responsible for disseminating information about the Centre’s research and increasing public engagement with our work by managing the Centre’s public website and social media account, engaging with relevant charities and patient groups, and developing and delivering various patient and public involvement activities and meetings.
The post is available immediately and is funded by a grant from the NIHR BRC to 31 December 2024 in the first instance.
If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team ([email protected]).
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Professor Sonia Gandhi [email protected]
About you
You will be educated to degree level with experience of working or conducting research in an academic environment with academic staff. Excellent organisational and project management skills and experience are essential, along with IT proficiency at advanced user level (including good skills in database design and use), excellent communication skills, and the ability to work without close supervision. The ability to liaise effectively and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management, academics, healthcare professionals, funders and research participants is also essential as is Good Clinical Practise Training.
This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.
What we offer
The post is graded as Grade 7, with a starting salary of £38,308 per annum (including London Allowance).
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-stafffor more information
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and we are committed to advancing the careers of everyone. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives; visit our EDI website for more information about our initiatives and priorities. The Institute also holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce; these include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.
