Job summary
- Main area
- Research
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 444-8314916-CORP
- Employer
- Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Caludon Centre
- Town
- Coventry
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/10/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 15/10/2026
Employer heading
Research Nurse / Clinical Studies Officer
NHS AfC: Band 5
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.
Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some of our specialist services
‘We recognise the benefits of flexible working and support applications wherever possible. If you would like to work flexibly please ask the recruiting manager for more information.’
Armed Forces Community welcome to apply.
PLEASE NOTE that this vacancy can be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Staff at risk within the Trust will be given priority.
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Job overview
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
- generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
- excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
- salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
- discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
- wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
- staff networks and support group
We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be a key member of the Research Team, supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of research studies across Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust. Working across a range of specialties, including mental health, dementia, learning disabilities and children's services, they will contribute to the successful delivery of research that improves patient care, service development and clinical practice.
Working closely with patients, service users, carers, clinical teams and external partners, the post holder will help facilitate research activity across the Trust and promote opportunities for participation in research. They will act as an advocate for research, supporting the Trust's commitment to providing access to high-quality research.
The role requires the ability to develop positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including clinicians, academics, study sponsors and Regional Research Delivery Network colleagues. The post holder will be expected to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills to support the effective delivery of research studies and achievement of agreed objectives.
The post holder will contribute to all stages of the research pathway, ensuring that studies are delivered in accordance with approved protocols, regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice and Trust policies. They will maintain a focus on participant safety, experience and wellbeing while supporting the collection of high-quality research data and the successful delivery of study outcomes.
As a valued member of the Research Team, the post holder will contribute to the continued growth and development of research across the organisation. They will support the sharing of knowledge and best practice, contribute to service improvement initiatives and help embed a positive culture of research and evidence-based practice throughout the Trust.
The post holder will be expected to manage a varied workload, prioritise competing demands and exercise sound professional judgement within their level of responsibility. They will uphold the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality and research governance at all times, acting as an ambassador for research within the Trust and the wider healthcare community.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree level qualification in a relevant subject e.g. psychology, social sciences, etc., or health professional qualification (nursing or other allied health professional) OR Evidence of equivalent level of ability / experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in mental health/ nursing/social care/psychology practice
- Experience in clinical research
Other
Essential criteria
- Able and willing to travel independently across the Trust
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Marie McCauley
- Job title
- Acting Head of Research
- Email address
- [email protected]
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