Lead Research Facilitator

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Research & Innovation department at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Research Facilitator.

This is a pivotal role within the Research Management & Governance Team, providing support to the Research Manager and Head of Service in ensuring that all research taking place at the Trust is effectively managed. This involves provide assistance to researchers as they set up research projects, maintaining full and accurate records in relation to the research carried out at the Trust, and supporting the administration of research funding.

The post holder will develop a detailed understanding of the purpose and principles of clinical research in the NHS, gaining opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of a multidisciplinary research portfolio.

This role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Accordingly, we regret that any application will not be considered if this requirement is not met. Given the current UK immigration requirements this role is not eligible for sponsorship, and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role., The post holder will be responsible for processing the capacity and capability assessment for research projects in line with Health Research Authority (HRA) guidelines, and line managing other staff who support this process. This involves negotiating costings and contracts for both commercial and non-commercial research, and supporting processes relating to research income distribution within the Trust.

The post holder will develop, update and oversee relevant research databases and electronic filing systems, and support the generation of activity reports as necessary.

The role will require the ability to assist researchers of all levels with the completion of relevant documentation for the initiation of new projects, and to provide continued support throughout the project duration. This will also require working with support departments in order to provide the safe and effective delivery of the Research Projects.

In conjunction with the Head of Service, the postholder will also process all contracts/agreements and ensure appropriate funding is available in order to deliver the study in line with HRA Approval conditions. The postholder will also operate the research passport scheme to issue honorary research contracts and letters of access.

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.