Job summary
The purpose of the Research Facilitator is to support primary healthcare staff in the delivery of NIHR portfolio adopted research studies, promote research opportunities and the value of research within Primary Care, identifying and problem-solving barriers to study delivery, and to work closely with academic study teams. The post holder will work closely with the Primary Care Portfolio Manager and all members of the Research Facilitator Team to increase, facilitate and sustain the delivery of NIHR CRN portfolio studies within a specific area. The role is home based with an expectation to be based at the NIHR CRN TVSM offices at Unipart, Oxford at least once a month for meetings. The role requires frequent travel to GP practices across the Thames Valley and South Midlands region.
Interviews will be held remotely. There will be two interviews - a VBI interview and if successfully passes VBI, a technical interview to follow. VBI will be 24th October, and technical on 27th or 28th Oct. For candidates who pass the VBI interview, they will be required to do a 5 minute presentation on the following topic "How would you approach engaging research naive practices in research". (using powerpoint)
Main duties of the job
Research Promotion to primary care organisations
To actively promote the value of research to clinicians, patients, service users, and the wider NHS
Develop good working relationships with research active and research interested healthcare staff to enhance and develop the success of NIHR CRN TVSM Primary Care
- Work with academic partners to develop and prepare Research Information Sheets for Practices (RISPs) for prospective studies
- Promote research opportunities to practices and encourage their participation
- To work in conjunction with Primary Care Portfolio Manager and Research Facilitator team to raise the profile of NIHR CRN TVSM within the locality. This may include working to develop strategies in order to overcome barriers to engagement and/or recruitment
- To maintain a working knowledge of primary care services and delivery locally, and how these can facilitate NIHR CRN TVSM's development
- To attend meetings with study representatives, primary care healthcare professionals, NIHR CRN TVSM staff and/or the R&D team, deputising for the Primary Care Portfolio Manager as required
Research Delivery
- To act as a resource and support to primary care sites and other primary care practitioners involved in the identification and recruitment of patients to NIHR studies using project management methodologies and tools
- Project Management
- Administration
- Education and Training
About us
We are small and friendly team of 5 Research Facilitators and a Divisional Support Officer, managed by the Primary Care Portfolio Manager. We are part of a larger CRN primary care team, comprising Research Delivery Manager, a team of 12 Research Nurses and GP Research Champions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Research Promotion
- To actively promote the value of research to clinicians, patients, service users, and the wider NHS
- To support primary care healthcare staff to develop their knowledge and skills to engage in NIHR studies, signposting to relevant NIHR supported training
- To provide highly specialised research advice to all primary healthcare staff concerning the research process in general and other matters specific to NIHR studies
- To develop good working relationships with research active and research interested healthcare staff to enhance and develop the success of NIHR CRN TVSM Primary Care
- To support the development and capacity of general practice and primary care practitioners to deliver more complex commercial and non-commercial research studies
- Work with academic partners to develop and prepare Research Information Sheets for Practices (RISPs) for prospective studies
- To promote research opportunities to practices and encourage their participation
- To be responsible for maintaining communication channels with all participating members of each study team
- To work in conjunction with Primary Care Portfolio Manager and Research Facilitator team to raise the profile of NIHR CRN TVSM within the locality. This may include working to develop strategies in order to overcome barriers to engagement and/or recruitment
- To maintain a working knowledge of primary care services and delivery locally, and how these can facilitate NIHR CRN TVSMs development
- To attend meetings with study representatives, primary care healthcare professionals, NIHR CRN TVSM staff and/or the R&D team, deputising for the Primary Care Portfolio Manager as required
Research Delivery
- To act as a resource and support to primary care sites and other primary care practitioners involved in the identification and recruitment of patients to NIHR studies using project management methodologies and tools
- To engage with primary care health professionals and organisations in order to deliver local and national NIHR CRN objectives and targets in the set up and delivery of NIHR adopted commercial and non-commercial research studies, including site sign up and initiation visits as required
- To implement strategies and systems for quality assurance which includes audit and review of the work of research sites/teams, providing feedback, development and support as necessary
- To liaise with study teams, GP Research Champions and CRN nurse team (if applicable) to facilitate the delivery of primary care recruitment within NIHR CRN TVSM to agreed timelines and targets. This includes providing expert guidance on appropriate primary care recruitment strategies and calculating study resource needs, particularly with regards to proposed primary care service support activities
- Put in place any necessary management structure and additional documentation to support the delivery and performance management of studies (if required)
- Support GP practices to deliver clinical research which could potentially include; calling participants, running searches on the practice system, sending texts messages and completing mail outs.
Project Management
- Support and lead on the delivery of specific internal projects which align with the strategic objectives.
- Liaise with internal teams and/or external shareholders in order to deliver projects which require input from various teams.
- As project lead/support, contribute to progress updates at bi-monthly meetings
- Develop tools and resources as required to enable the team to work efficiently
Administration
- To develop, maintain and update local intelligence on the research capabilities of primary care organisations and staff in TVSM, incl. the development and maintenance of spreadsheets and other information resources as well as the production of reports and presentations for local and national stakeholders
- Participate in audits, evaluations and benchmarking exercises and suggest any change to improve standards
- To support the Primary Care Portfolio Manager in the preparation of reports
- To promote and monitor the Research Site Initiative (RSI) scheme
- To maintain accurate records of activity across the region and to report on the progress of NIHR studies
- Update live websites (google sites) with new or updated study information
- To cover the inbox activity for NIHR supported commercial research when the Primary Care Commercial Manager is out of office
Education and Training
- To become an expert in training on topics that are relevant to the delivery of NIHR research
studies, including the delivery of GCP training courses as appropriate
- To assist in the education and training of health care professionals to enable them to support NIHR CRN activities and recruit effectively to clinical trials where appropriate
- To maintain an up to date knowledge of research related topics particularly related to clinical trials and the activities of the CRN
- To attend local and national meetings as appropriate and as agreed with the Primary Care Portfolio Manager
- To assist in orientating and inducting new staff
- To act as a role model, mentor and preceptor to the network team
Other
- To work independently across organisations within the region to support NIHR research studies
- To work flexibly with other members of the NIHR CRN TVSM team and/or practices and other primary care professionals to ensure the delivery of a coordinated, professional service
- To keep up to date with all new developments within the Network and develop own skills and competencies
- To report any specific concerns to the Primary Care Portfolio Manager
- To maintain patient confidentiality and standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) at all times
- To travel as required across Thames Valley and South Midland Clinical Research Network
- To understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures
- Contribute ideas and suggestions to our quarterly e-newsletter
- Maintain a shared team calendar
Job description
Job responsibilities
Research Promotion
- To actively promote the value of research to clinicians, patients, service users, and the wider NHS
- To support primary care healthcare staff to develop their knowledge and skills to engage in NIHR studies, signposting to relevant NIHR supported training
- To provide highly specialised research advice to all primary healthcare staff concerning the research process in general and other matters specific to NIHR studies
- To develop good working relationships with research active and research interested healthcare staff to enhance and develop the success of NIHR CRN TVSM Primary Care
- To support the development and capacity of general practice and primary care practitioners to deliver more complex commercial and non-commercial research studies
- Work with academic partners to develop and prepare Research Information Sheets for Practices (RISPs) for prospective studies
- To promote research opportunities to practices and encourage their participation
- To be responsible for maintaining communication channels with all participating members of each study team
- To work in conjunction with Primary Care Portfolio Manager and Research Facilitator team to raise the profile of NIHR CRN TVSM within the locality. This may include working to develop strategies in order to overcome barriers to engagement and/or recruitment
- To maintain a working knowledge of primary care services and delivery locally, and how these can facilitate NIHR CRN TVSMs development
- To attend meetings with study representatives, primary care healthcare professionals, NIHR CRN TVSM staff and/or the R&D team, deputising for the Primary Care Portfolio Manager as required
Research Delivery
- To act as a resource and support to primary care sites and other primary care practitioners involved in the identification and recruitment of patients to NIHR studies using project management methodologies and tools
- To engage with primary care health professionals and organisations in order to deliver local and national NIHR CRN objectives and targets in the set up and delivery of NIHR adopted commercial and non-commercial research studies, including site sign up and initiation visits as required
- To implement strategies and systems for quality assurance which includes audit and review of the work of research sites/teams, providing feedback, development and support as necessary
- To liaise with study teams, GP Research Champions and CRN nurse team (if applicable) to facilitate the delivery of primary care recruitment within NIHR CRN TVSM to agreed timelines and targets. This includes providing expert guidance on appropriate primary care recruitment strategies and calculating study resource needs, particularly with regards to proposed primary care service support activities
- Put in place any necessary management structure and additional documentation to support the delivery and performance management of studies (if required)
- Support GP practices to deliver clinical research which could potentially include; calling participants, running searches on the practice system, sending texts messages and completing mail outs.
Project Management
- Support and lead on the delivery of specific internal projects which align with the strategic objectives.
- Liaise with internal teams and/or external shareholders in order to deliver projects which require input from various teams.
- As project lead/support, contribute to progress updates at bi-monthly meetings
- Develop tools and resources as required to enable the team to work efficiently
Administration
- To develop, maintain and update local intelligence on the research capabilities of primary care organisations and staff in TVSM, incl. the development and maintenance of spreadsheets and other information resources as well as the production of reports and presentations for local and national stakeholders
- Participate in audits, evaluations and benchmarking exercises and suggest any change to improve standards
- To support the Primary Care Portfolio Manager in the preparation of reports
- To promote and monitor the Research Site Initiative (RSI) scheme
- To maintain accurate records of activity across the region and to report on the progress of NIHR studies
- Update live websites (google sites) with new or updated study information
- To cover the inbox activity for NIHR supported commercial research when the Primary Care Commercial Manager is out of office
Education and Training
- To become an expert in training on topics that are relevant to the delivery of NIHR research
studies, including the delivery of GCP training courses as appropriate
- To assist in the education and training of health care professionals to enable them to support NIHR CRN activities and recruit effectively to clinical trials where appropriate
- To maintain an up to date knowledge of research related topics particularly related to clinical trials and the activities of the CRN
- To attend local and national meetings as appropriate and as agreed with the Primary Care Portfolio Manager
- To assist in orientating and inducting new staff
- To act as a role model, mentor and preceptor to the network team
Other
- To work independently across organisations within the region to support NIHR research studies
- To work flexibly with other members of the NIHR CRN TVSM team and/or practices and other primary care professionals to ensure the delivery of a coordinated, professional service
- To keep up to date with all new developments within the Network and develop own skills and competencies
- To report any specific concerns to the Primary Care Portfolio Manager
- To maintain patient confidentiality and standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) at all times
- To travel as required across Thames Valley and South Midland Clinical Research Network
- To understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures
- Contribute ideas and suggestions to our quarterly e-newsletter
- Maintain a shared team calendar
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Good working knowledge of standards governing research within the UK including GCP, Research Governance and Ethics and familiarity with issues surrounding clinical data, confidentiality and data protection
- Educated to degree level in a health or social sciences discipline
- Previous experience of working in a research field
- Proven experience of delivering key performance objectives to time and target deadlines
Desirable
- Research experience, including planning, co- ordinating and conducting research and clinical studies, preferably in primary care
- Previous experience of working within Primary Care
- Involvement in clinical trials and other well-designed studies
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Good working knowledge of standards governing research within the UK including GCP, Research Governance and Ethics and familiarity with issues surrounding clinical data, confidentiality and data protection
- Educated to degree level in a health or social sciences discipline
- Previous experience of working in a research field
- Proven experience of delivering key performance objectives to time and target deadlines
Desirable
- Research experience, including planning, co- ordinating and conducting research and clinical studies, preferably in primary care
- Previous experience of working within Primary Care
- Involvement in clinical trials and other well-designed studies
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
