Research Facilitator

6 months ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Research Facilitator to join us in the Research Development Unit (RDU) at Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trustto cover maternity leave for up to 12 months. This post forms part of the governance team who set-up and support the delivery of high quality research across a diverse set of clinical specialties.

**We are looking for someone who has**:

- experience of working in a research environment / research governance environment (NHS, university or industry)
- an understanding of research governance and the management of clinical research in the NHS
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- an enthusiastic, methodical and proactive approach to problem solving
- excellent organisational and planning skills
- an ability to balance multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- a keen eye for accuracy
- the ability to work independently with initiative and mínimal supervision.

The post holder will work in the research team based in the Research Development Unit (RDU), led by the Deputy Director of Research and will be involved in delivering the research objectives of the Trust, including:

- managing project amendments
- issuing research passports and letters of access
- maintaining systems which capture and monitor research activity in line with internal and external metrics and key performance indicators.

Clinical research is an important strategic element of the work of Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust delivered through the RDU. We have a wide range of research projects ranging from small student projects through to complex and intensive Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs) running within the organisation. These run across a variety of disciplines including mental health, dementia, community and specialist services.

The RDU is responsible for managing initial contact with collaborators and potential principal investigators (PIs), processing studies through capacity and capability review, and managing the governance and oversight of our research portfolio. We also carry out research management functions on behalf of Primary Care commissioned through NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board: Sheffield Place. We also support the development of new research and work strategically with our partners to meet NHS and Trust research priorities.
- Contribute to ensuring Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust and Primary Care in Sheffield are able to meet NIHR High Level Objectives (HLOs) including recruitment to time and target
- Undertake capacity and capability checks, ensuring necessary governance standards for research are being adhered to
- Administer the research passport scheme and advise on the contractual requirements for NHS and non-NHS staff
- Provide training and advice to researchers on the use of EDGE and IRAS
- Contribute to the ongoing maintenance of departmental SOPs
- Undertake quality checks and produce internal reports using EDGE, ODP and Excel
- Develop effective working relationship with clinicians, sponsors, research managers, delivery staff, clinical and non-clinical support departments, colleagues in the Yorkshire & Humber Clinical Research Network.



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