Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Research Facilitator to join us in the Research Development Unit (RDU) at Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. 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. This post will have a focus on commercially sponsored and funded studies.
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, including knowledge of current national systems, structures and research regulatory processes for the approval, management and monitoring 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 minimal supervision.
Main duties of the job
With a focus commercially sponsored and funded studies, 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:
- applying the relevant research processes required to set up studies in an efficient and timely way
- managing project amendments
- maintaining systems which capture and monitor research activity in line with internal and external metrics and key performance indicators
- collecting and collating data required for internal and external reports and key performance indicators.
About us
Clinical research is an important strategic element of the work of Sheffield Health Partnership University 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 in Sheffield 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be able to:
- Contribute to ensuring Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and Primary Care in Sheffield are able to meet NIHR RDN Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and RDN performance-based funding metrics.
- Ensure that the necessary governance standards for research projects are being adhered to, so the organisations are able to issue capacity and capability to undertake research studies.
- Contribute to the ongoing maintenance of departmental SOPs and overarching quality system.
- Offer training and advice to researchers (if required) on use of national systems for research management, giving advice on how to complete application forms and explaining the requirements of recording study progress and recruitment data in a timely way.
- Undertake routine monitoring and quality checks and produce internal reports, ensuring that data integrity is maintained.
- Develop effective working relationship with clinicians, sponsors, research managers, delivery staff, clinical and non-clinical support departments to ensure projects are running on track and targets are being achieved.
- Assist other team members in undertaking regular, routine quality checks and produce internal reports, using the Local Portfolio Management System (EDGE), Open Data Platform (ODP) and Excel, to ensure data integrity is maintained.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be able to:
- Contribute to ensuring Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and Primary Care in Sheffield are able to meet NIHR RDN Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and RDN performance-based funding metrics.
- Ensure that the necessary governance standards for research projects are being adhered to, so the organisations are able to issue capacity and capability to undertake research studies.
- Contribute to the ongoing maintenance of departmental SOPs and overarching quality system.
- Offer training and advice to researchers (if required) on use of national systems for research management, giving advice on how to complete application forms and explaining the requirements of recording study progress and recruitment data in a timely way.
- Undertake routine monitoring and quality checks and produce internal reports, ensuring that data integrity is maintained.
- Develop effective working relationship with clinicians, sponsors, research managers, delivery staff, clinical and non-clinical support departments to ensure projects are running on track and targets are being achieved.
- Assist other team members in undertaking regular, routine quality checks and produce internal reports, using the Local Portfolio Management System (EDGE), Open Data Platform (ODP) and Excel, to ensure data integrity is maintained.
Person Specification
Knowledge & skills 1
Essential
- Understanding of research governance and the management of clinical research in the NHS
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of all aspects of research governance and related legislation
Knowledge & skills 2
Essential
- Knowledge of current national systems, structures and research regulatory processes for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS
- Understanding of the EDGE research management system
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NIHR Research Delivery Network and its operations
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a research environment / research governance environment (NHS, university or industry)
Desirable
- Experience of the NHS REC and HRA approval systems
Person Specification
Knowledge & skills 1
Essential
- Understanding of research governance and the management of clinical research in the NHS
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of all aspects of research governance and related legislation
Knowledge & skills 2
Essential
- Knowledge of current national systems, structures and research regulatory processes for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS
- Understanding of the EDGE research management system
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NIHR Research Delivery Network and its operations
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a research environment / research governance environment (NHS, university or industry)
Desirable
- Experience of the NHS REC and HRA approval systems
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.
