Senior Researcher

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS community health trust in the UK is seeking a Research Coordinator to manage the National Epilepsy Research Database. This role involves coordinating multiple study sites and engaging in the development of ethics amendments, grant bids, and patient involvement. Ideal candidates will have a degree-level qualification in a relevant subject and significant research experience. Join us in improving epilepsy care for a vulnerable patient group through meaningful research.

Qualifications

• Previous research or project management experience.
• Audit experience related to research.
• Experience of administering research assessments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate study-related procedures and care of research participants.
• Work on National Institute for Health Research adopted studies.
• Manage multi-centre study sites and coordinate ethics applications.

Skills

Research methodology

Project management

Ability to work independently

Experience with research assessments

Education

Degree level qualification in a relevant subject

Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

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 set-up, 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

• Undertake study-related procedures as appropriate and the assessment, planning, and on-going 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 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.

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.

Job responsibilities and requirements

Please note that the closing date for this position is 07 October 2025.

• Degree level qualification in a relevant subject
• Post Graduate Diploma level or equivalent experience within research
• Previous research or project management experience
• Audit experience / Research methodology
• Experience of administering research rater assessments
• Ability to work independently, without close supervision and with multi-professional healthcare and research staff across multiple organisations

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.