Research Delivery Facilitator

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Research Delivery Facilitator, to work with research active staff within the Trust, and the R&I research delivery and support teams, to identify and set up a variety of clinical research studies (commercial and non-commercial) and to ensure a varied and balanced portfolio of research projects within the Trust.

The primary base for this role is York Hospital, with a requirement to work at Scarborough Hospital when needed.

Reporting to the Head of Research Operations, working closely with our current Research Delivery Facilitator and Commercial Research Manager, and supported by the R&I Project Support Team, you will act as first point of contact for all new research studies within the Trust and play a key role in ensuring effective liaison and communication with a wide range of contacts, for example, university and industry sponsors, research networks, regulatory bodies, and research active clinical professionals. Such communication will involve information of a complex nature requiring a range of interpersonal skills.

Main duties of the job

The Research Delivery Facilitator will play a key role in supporting the research community in developing research activity and strategy. The post holder will manage the flow of new research projects coming into the Trust, providing confirmation of capacity and capability. The RDF will work closely with research active staff within the directorates of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to support all aspects of their research.

The post holder will play a key role in delivering the department's business targets.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

• Significant relevant experience of clinical research acquired over a minimum of 2 years
• Knowledge of research legislation and ethics, and Health Research Authority approval process
• Knowledge of the research process and research methods applicable to clinical research in the NHS and University

Qualifications and Training

• Educated to Degree Level or significant relevant experience of clinical research acquired over a minimum of 2 years
• Excellent IT skills and data collection and management, Word Processing and Computer skills

Skills and Abilities

• Experience with exercising sound judgment in relation to problem solving and identifying situations requiring further advice
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrable attention to details, self-discipline and motivation
• Demonstrable professional manner, confident and diplomatic approach to work
• Understand the challenges of undertaking research within the NHS and have experience of overcoming these barriers
• Track record of working collaboratively across disciplines
• Ability to practice delegation, negotiation and motivation skills

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Head of Research Delivery (non-clinical)