Research Facilitator | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 10 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392.00 - £42,618.00 pa or pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 June 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6301168/188-THQ2-166 |
Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
The R&D Department at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is looking for three research facilitators who will take responsibility for the smooth set-up of research across the trust. The role forms an essential bridge between investigators, clinical teams and funders, building accurate and comprehensive grant application costings and working through timely study set-up and delivery.
This role will ensure the timely set-up and prioritisation of NIHR portfolio studies across the Trust specialities. The role is varied and works across both commercial and non-commercial work streams, providing an expert role offering skilled support to researchers and external stakeholders.
You will join a specialised team within the dedicated R&D infrastructure at Southampton General Hospital, liaising closely with a wide range of research investigators and their teams, service support departments, external funders and local regulatory agencies.
Please click below for more details about this vacancy including the person specification which outlines the essential and desirable skills needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
As a Research Facilitator, you will work closely with the divisional research teams, investigators and senior managers to deliver the UHS R&D strategy. This will include:
•Acting as a specialist for researchers setting up studies in the Trust
•Responsible for developing grant costings for both research projects and personal awards
•Maintaining comprehensive knowledge of resources to support study development
•Supporting with the regular collection of data and reporting on performance metrics
•Deputising for the Divisional Research Manager/Grants Manager
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
This post requires a dynamic, outgoing person since a key aim in the role will be to develop relationships with researchers and to identify how best to support their studies. Good IT skills would be advantageous and the successful applicant should be able to provide evidence of continuing professional development.
The following skills and experience are required for this post:
•A robust understanding of systems, processes and issues that affect NHS R&D
•Ability to understand complex financial details relating to research costing
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•Excellent IT skills, particularly in the use of web applications
•Project management
•A flexible approach to work and the ability to adjust workload to changing priorities
ABOUT THE TEAM:
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and University of Southampton partnership is recognised as a centre of excellence in clinical research securing research funding in excess of £30m per annum. With state-of-the-art clinical research facilities opened in 2010, the Trust in partnership with the University is making excellent progress in achieving its aim of being one of the top acute Trusts in England.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
We’re proud to have been voted in the Top Five Acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.
ADDITIONALINFORMATION
The interviews will be held face to face at Southampton General Hospital, alternative dates can be offered.
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Danielle McCracken - Research Facilitator – Danielle.McCracken@uhs.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Sunday 9 Jun 2024