Clinical Research Fellow

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Nhs Trust; Truro; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a part-time Clinical Research Fellow to deliver an externally funded implementation and evaluation project within the South West Clinical School. You will work with senior clinicians and university partners, planning, securing approvals, recruiting for focus groups, and analyzing data while developing your research delivery and mentoring skills.

The role requires a Master’s degree, primary care clinical experience, and a track record in research

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a health/academic field.
• Experience in primary care clinical practice.
• Experience in research delivery including ethics, data collection, and protocol writing.
• Teaching and mentoring experience.
• Project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an externally funded implementation and evaluation project.
• Plan, prepare and deliver the study using CFIR framework.
• Coordinate evidence reviews, secure study approvals, recruit and run focus groups, analyze data and report results.
• Work with a multidisciplinary project oversight group and receive mentorship and coaching.

Skills

Primary care clinical experience

Research delivery experience

Teaching experience

Project management

Mentoring others

Ethics knowledge

Education

Master's Degree

Post-graduate research module, PhD

Job description

Job summary

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the South West Clinical School in Cornwall. We are looking to second a nurse, midwife, or allied health professional from primary care practice to a part‑time Clinical Research Fellow position.

The South West Clinical School is an established collaboration between Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Plymouth’s School of Nursing and Midwifery and School of Health Professions. It exists to nurture and grow clinical academic research careers and opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) to be and remain research active. Its infrastructure included funded senior clinical academics from all collaborating organisations.

In 2026, project funding has been secured to extend the offer of the Clinical School to NMAHPs working in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly primary care services for an initial 10‑months.

Main duties of the job

This Clinical Research Fellow will be supported by senior clinical academics from within the established Clinical School and University to deliver an externally funded implementation and evaluation project.

The Clinical School is looking for a self‑motivated, dynamic and adaptable individual to work on this study. They need to be a primary care experienced nurses, midwife or allied health professions registrant and hold a master’s degree.

Under the direction of the co‑directors of the Clinical School and local leadership team, the postholder will work with a range of stakeholders to plan, prepare, and deliver the project using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research or CFIR. This will include, but not limited to evidence reviewing, securing study approvals, recruitment and delivery of focus groups, data analysis and reporting.

You will work closely with a multi‑disciplinary project oversight group and receive mentorship and coaching, alongside training and development to successfully deliver the study, while growing new skills and competencies in research delivery. This is a part‑time post working 15 hours per week. Hybrid working model is expected with time working from home, site visits and some time spent in the Clinical School team based on the RCH site.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high‑quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle

As a teaching hospital, we’re proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We’re committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non‑clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that’s safe, kind and high‑quality. We are RCHT.

Details

Date posted: 17 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 10 months

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 156-8295799

Job locations: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Truro, TR1 3HD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's Degree
• Post‑graduate research module, PhD
• Primary care clinical experience
• Research experience e.g. ethics, data collection, data analysis, protocol writing
• Teaching experience
• Research delivery experience
• Project management
• Supporting/Coaching/Mentoring others

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: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Truro, TR1 3HD, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Head of Clinical Academic Development, Dr Lisa Burrows, [e-mail], 01872255043