Senior Research Nurse / AHP

NHS; Redruth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated professional to coordinate research studies while ensuring the safety and well-being of participants. This part-time role offers an opportunity to lead a small team and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. You will contribute to achieving clinical research outcomes and enhance patient recruitment for trials. With a focus on supporting community health, this position is ideal for someone passionate about research and patient care. Join a team committed to improving mental and physical health in the community.

Qualifications

• Professional registration is essential for this role.
• Previous research experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a small team of research personnel.
• Manage patients' research experiences and control risks.
• Increase patient recruitment and retention into clinical trials.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Education

Professional registration

Experience in administering research rater assessments

Previous research experience

Tools

IT databases knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

The post holder will coordinate a small team of research personnel and work across the Trust to ensure the safe delivery of studies on time and within target. The role involves undertaking study-related procedures as appropriate, as well as the assessment, planning, and ongoing care of research participants throughout the study.

This is a part-time, fixed-term post for 12 months. A secondment may be considered with the consent of the existing manager.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Proactively contribute to achieving clinical research outcomes through individual and team efforts. Manage patients' research experiences and control risks.
2. Provide line management for designated junior research colleagues and other research staff.
3. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the ongoing development of the department.
4. Increase patient recruitment and retention into clinical trials and research studies.
5. Facilitate and maintain effective communication within the research team and with the wider multidisciplinary team.

About Us

We are an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our services include community and hospital-based care aimed at improving physical and mental health, as well as providing specialist support for dementia and learning disabilities.

We value our people and are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve. Our team comprises over 4,000 staff including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff.

Our services are delivered in people's homes, community clinics, bases, and hospitals. Our goal is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work, and a great partner.

The population served is approximately 568,000, with many accessing services across Cornwall and Devon, especially during peak holiday seasons.

Job Details

Date posted: 02 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year (Pro Rata)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 201-25-386

Job location: Kernow Building, Wilson Way, Redruth, TR15 3RU

Job Responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities and person specifications, please see the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications, and Experience (Essential)

• Professional registration
• Previous research experience
• Experience in administering research rater assessments
• Audit experience / research methodology

Desirable

• Current ICH-GCP certification

Knowledge and Abilities (Desirable)

• Knowledge of IT databases

Skills and Aptitude (Essential)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information is available on the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Kernow Building, Wilson Way, Redruth, TR15 3RU

Website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/