Senior Research Nurse

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Redruth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS health provider is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Commercial Research Delivery Centre team. You will ensure the timely delivery of studies and care for research participants while providing management for junior staff. Previous research and audit experience is essential, along with excellent communication skills. The role is located in Redruth, UK, and is only open to current NHS employees in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

Qualifications

• Previous research experience is required.
• Audit experience and knowledge of research methodology are beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to clinical research outcomes positively.
• Manage research experience for patients and control risks.
• Provide line management for junior research staff.
• Increase patient recruitment into clinical trials.

Education

Professional Registration

Current ICH-GCP Certificate

Tools

IT databases

Job description

Overview

Go back Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will be part of the Commercial Research Delivery Centre team, ensuring the safe delivery of studies to time and to target both in CFT and Primary care throughout Cornwall. The role will involve undertaking study related procedures as appropriate and the assessment, planning and on-going care of research participants throughout the duration of the studies.

The closing date is 30 September 2025

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Main duties of the job

• Proactively and positively contribute to the achievement of clinical research outcomes through individual and team effort. Manage the patient's research experience and control risks.
• Provide line management for designated junior research colleagues and other appropriate research staff.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the on-going development of the department.
• Increase patient recruitment opportunity and retention into clinical trials/research studies.
• Facilitate and maintain effective communication within the research team and between the multidisciplinary team.

About us

We're 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. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

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. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job responsibilities

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

• Professional Registration
• Previous research experience
• Audit experience / Research methodology
• Current ICH-GCP Certificate

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of IT databases

Skills and Aptitude

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust