Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.