Assistant Research Practitioner

A wonderful opportunity to join a friendly and dynamic team in delivering clinical research to the people of Cornwall. This role will support the running of National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Portfolio studies. The post holder will learn and support in the management, co-ordination and facilitation of research studies across specialties including Mental Health, Dementia, Adult Community Services and Intellectual disabilities. The role will involve identifying and recruiting participants to studies as well as providing clinical support such as performing ECG's, Venipunture and basic lab skills, as well as obtaining and managing quality research data in accordance with study protocols.

In addition the post holder will actively promote research among clinicians, service users and the wider NHS. Please note that the research team work across the county of Cornwall in hospital and community settings so being able and willing to travel is an essential requirement.

The post holder will be well supported by a skilled and passionate Multi Disciplinary Team and opportunities for CPD relevant to the role will be available.

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 her. 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 out services.