Job Overview
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We have an exciting opportunity to join the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Research Team and work with the Cornwall Intellectual Disability Equitable Research Centre (CIDER). You will coordinate the National Epilepsy Research Database Register, an NIHR-adopted study that has built important evidence on anti-seizure medication for people with Intellectual Disabilities since 2015. Sponsored by CPFT and involving over 25 NHS Trusts nationwide, this is a complex and high-profile project.
Your role will include supporting study setup, working with research teams and clinicians, managing recruitment, and coordinating data collection. You will also contribute to ethics amendments, grant bids, and patient and public involvement. This is a unique chance to develop your research skills, gain experience across the full research pathway, and play a vital role in improving epilepsy care for a vulnerable patient group.
Main duties of the job
* The role will involve undertaking study related procedures as appropriate and the assessment, planning, and ongoing care of research participants throughout the duration of the study.
* Work as part of the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) Research Team and the Cornwall Intellectual Disability Equitable Research Centre (CIDER).
* Work on the National Institute for Health Research adopted Epilepsy Research Database Register.
* Coordinate the management across multi-centre study sites.
* Develop and coordinate ethics amendment applications, grant bids and patient and public involvement and engagement processes for this important study, as it builds further evidence around epilepsy treatments for a complex and vulnerable population of patients.
Working for our organisation
We are an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. We work closely with our partners in Devon. If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records for inoculation and screening checks. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references; please ensure you include correct contact details for your referees including email addresses.
Detailed Job Description
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
* Degree level qualification in relevant subject
* Educated to Post Graduate Diploma level or equivalent experience within research
* Significant post qualification experience equivalent to post-graduate level study
* Previous research or project management experience
* Audit experience / Research methodology
Desirable criteria
* Experience of administering research rater assessments
* Informed Consent Training
Skills and Aptitude
* Ability to work independently, without close supervision and with multi-professional healthcare and research staff across multiple organisations
Benefits and opportunities
* Career conversations and development plans for succession planning
* Protected CPD time for registered staff
* Access to a dedicated development fund supporting CPD for all staff
* Leadership and Management development programmes
* Coaching and mentoring opportunities
* A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
* Access to a care certificate programme for band 1-4 staff
* Preceptorship and professional development opportunities
* Health and wellbeing initiatives and other staff benefits
Other notes
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops and supports lived experience roles throughout the organisation.
If you are successful, Occupational Health may access health records to check vaccination status. Appointments are subject to full references; please include correct contact details for referees.
For general recruitment queries, contact the recruitment team on 01208 834644.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Science
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