Research Sponsorship Facilitator

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Research & Development Department (R&D) as a Research Sponsorship Facilitator to support the development and delivery of our home‑grown research studies portfolio  successful candidate will provide a complete and comprehensive administration and coordination service across the Trust, to determine best practice and inform policy, planning and service development which will contribute to the home‑grown research knowledge base and support the development of ideas that would improve the quality of care for patients.

• Create and maintain a database of RCHT‑sponsored research to manage the portfolio.
• Support potential researchers in the development of research projects by signposting to appropriate organisations and individuals for help and support.
• Signpost researchers in sourcing relevant funding opportunities from multiple agencies.
• Provide guidance and support researchers on documentation to be completed and submitted to the appropriate authority before and during delivery of the study, including the IRAS application form, research database registration, annual reports and the end‑of‑study report.
• Complete or prepare documentation on behalf of the sponsor for appropriate authorisation, including the Schedule of Event Cost Attribution Tool (SoECAT).
• Support and advise researchers on processing amendments, including preparing documentation, liaising with the Study Set‑up team and assisting the Senior Management Team with the classification of amendments.
• Liaise with Patients and Public Involvement Engagement (PPIE) groups to ensure the community is consulted and involved in RCHT‑sponsored research, which may include undertaking surveys of public and patient involvement in research at RCHT.

• Excellent knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care, the principles of Good Clinical Practice and statutory instruments relating to the investigation of medicines.
• Extensive knowledge of research processes within the NHS.
• Experience with NHS clinical care systems, previous data management and clinical research experience.
• IT‑literate, highly organised, able to work to a high standard of detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑starter, flexible, proactive, a team player, who can work autonomously.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It is a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research‑active organisation with a growing reputation for research and innovation.