Research Facilitator - Research and Development

Research Facilitator – Research and Development

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area: Research and Development

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5

Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment opportunities are available to internal candidates)

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 361-6932274

Site: Hertford County Hospital

Town: Hertford

Salary: £29,970 – £36,483 per annum, plus 5% High Cost Area Supplement

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 19/02/2025 23:59

Here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are recruiting for a Research Facilitator who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

This role involves working seamlessly with the Clinical Team, Trial Sponsors, and other internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate should thrive in a collaborative environment within a small team.

The main purpose of the role is to manage all set-up aspects of clinical trials according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and trust policies.

Main duties of the job

1. Oversee the efficient and timely set up of clinical trials and workforce planning on a daily basis to meet organisational requirements.
2. Oversee and maintain databases/spreadsheets and produce monthly progress reports on recruitment.
3. General trial-related communication in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
4. Manage own workload for daily trial activity including case report form completion and amendment processing to meet internal and external deadlines.
5. Manage quality assurance of all trial-related documentation in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
6. Work closely with the Research Manager to ensure preparation for audit and inspections.
7. Use initiative and work independently without close supervision, planning and organising own time and complex workload activity with prioritisation.
8. Understand that all research must be conducted according to ICH-GCP, the EU Directive on Good Clinical Practice, and the Research Governance Guidelines.

Person specification

Qualifications / Training

• Postgraduate level education or equivalent experience
• Relevant training courses in clinical research

Previous Experience

• Technical experience
• Previous level of responsibility
• Significant experience in clinical trial administration including trial set-up, experience of staff supervision/management, and experience of working in a healthcare setting

Skills

• Leadership
• Organisational
• Communication

Knowledge

• Detailed knowledge of the clinical trials process and GCP guidelines/EU Directives
• Understanding of medical terminology

Working for our organisation

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. We are committed to a positive work-life balance for our employees and support flexible working patterns.

When you apply…

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date in certain circumstances. Ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All correspondence relating to vacancies will be via the e-mail address you have provided on your application form.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

For more information, please contact Louise Peacock, Research Manager, at louise.peacock6@nhs.net or Toral Odedra, Research Sponsorship Coordinator, at toral.odedra@nhs.net.

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