Senior Researcher

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS trust in Truro seeks a Senior Researcher to enhance their Epilepsy Research Database. Responsibilities include coordinating research activities and managing co-production events to ensure research relevance. A post-graduate qualification and research experience are essential for successful candidates. This position promises a community-focused work environment and engagement with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education to post‑graduate level or equivalent experience.
• GCP Training is required.
• Experience in administering research rater assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the NIHR adopted Epilepsy Research Database ethically.
• Coordinate co-production events with external partners.

Skills

Co-production skills

Research management

Communication skills

Education

Post-graduate level education or equivalent

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Senior Researcher

The closing date is 30 November 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.

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 and Care Research adopted Epilepsy Research Database Register.

Coordinate and manage co‑production events.

Develop and coordinate ethics amendment applications, grant bids and patient and public involvement and engagement processes for this and other studies as part of a wider team.

Main duties of the job

• Support the ongoing Epilepsy Research Register and coordinate the set up and monitoring of multiple NHS sites.
• Coordinate and run co‑production events alongside partners within the volunteer sector.
• Provide support to the wider team within grant application processes.

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 increase the numbers of people who use our services.

Job responsibilities

• Work as part of a wider team to develop and run research. You will work alongside internal and external academic and clinical colleagues to produce meaningful research for and with people with intellectual disabilities. A key part of the role is designing and running co‑creation and co‑production events to ensure our research is relevant and grounded.
• You will be part of the team who oversee and manage the NIHR adopted Epilepsy Research Database, which involves working with external partners and NHS sites to ensure research is conducted in an ethical manner.

Person Specification

Education

• Education to post‑graduate level or equivalent experience
• GCP Training
• Degree level qualification in a relevant subject
• Experience of administering research rater assessments

Experience

• Experience of coproduction or PPIE
• Experience of working with PwID
• NHS Research Experience
• Published works as part of a team
• Evidence of professional development

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.

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Research Team, CIDER Office, Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre