Lead Research Facilitator

Job Summary

Fixed Term Contract – 18 months

Part Time – 30 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Research & Innovation department at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Research Facilitator. This pivotal role is within the Research Management & Governance Team, supporting the Research Manager and Head of Service to ensure all research at the Trust is effectively managed.

The role involves providing assistance to researchers in setting up projects, maintaining accurate records of research carried out, 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 and contribute to the growth of a multidisciplinary research portfolio.

This role requires current right to work in the UK; no sponsorship will be provided.

• Line‑manage the Research Delivery Support Administrators, overseeing all aspects of their roles and providing ongoing training and development.
• Process capacity and capability assessments for research projects in line with Health Research Authority (HRA) guidelines.
• Negotiate costings and contracts for both commercial and non‑commercial research, and support research income distribution within the Trust.
• Co‑operate with support departments to ensure the safe and effective delivery of research projects.
• Process all contracts and agreements, ensuring appropriate funding is available to deliver studies in line with HRA approval conditions.
• Operate the research passport scheme to issue honorary research contracts and letters of access.
• Create and maintain research databases and electronic filing systems.
• Generate activity reports and provide customised updates to the R&I Manager and stakeholders.

We are part of BSW Hospitals Group, a partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. The Group employs over 17,600 colleagues and has a budget of 1.6 billion. Our purpose is to deliver quality care to over 1 million people and to improve the experience of our colleagues, patients, communities and partners.

• Essential: Educated to A level or equivalent, or relevant experience.
• Essential: ICHGCP certificate mandatory (successful candidate will attend training on starting).

• Previous experience working in a research environment.
• Experience working within the NHS.

• Essential: Previous experience working at a high level administratively in a busy office environment.
• Essential: Experience with databases and web based applications.
• Desirable: Previous experience working in a research environment.
• Desirable: Experience working within the NHS.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
As per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, a DBS check is required.

Certificate of Sponsorship:
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, as per UK Visas and Immigration requirements.