Research Facilitator

NHS

  • Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
  • £31,049-37,796 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 hours ago
Tees Valley Research Alliance (TVRA) is a shared R&D service for North Tees and Hartlepool NHS FT and South Tees Hospitals NHS FT.The post is formally hosted by South Tees Hospitals NHS FT, but the post holder will support both trusts in the TVRA and could be based at either of these locations.The post holder will be responsible for the administration and delivery of systems to support the approvals process for research studies in line with the UK Policy Framework and HRA processes. The post holder will provide support to investigators and teams from feasibility stage to end of study. They will attend study meetings including study set up discussions and site selection visits. They will promote a strong culture of research among all staff within the Trust and promote growth in Trust income from research activity.The post holder will have responsibility for ensuring that National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio Projects are actively supported and encouraged within the Trust. They will also provide support to Investigators engaged in non-portfolio commercial and non-commercial research.They will ensure that all research governance/UK Policy Framework principles are adhered to through rigorous feasibility, monitoring and auditMain duties of the job
  • The post holder will be responsible for the administration and delivery of systems to support the approvals process for research studies in line with the UK Policy Framework and HRA processes.
  • The post holder will provide support to investigators and teams from feasibility stage to end of study.
  • They will promote a strong culture of research among all staff within the Trust and promote growth in Trust income from research activity.
About usSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development program, and the Quality Improvement Program that the Trust delivers. This program aims toExplore leadership within the NHSPromote Trust Values and BehaviorsDevelop your Leadership effectiveness and skillsPractitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your roleAfter you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programs and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number328-CP-7434044Job locationsThe James Cook University HospitalMarton RoadMiddlesbroughTS4 3BWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential
  • Awareness of the importance of the data protection act and confidentiality in research.
  • Awareness and Importance of research governance legislation and GDPR.
  • Experience of complex administration tasks preferably in a healthcare / academic environment.
  • Experience of database management
  • Experience of working in NHS research and development
  • Experience of effective dissemination of information to raise awareness of service provision and requirements
QualificationsEssential
  • Diploma level or equivalent
  • Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English
Desirable
  • Research qualification
  • Degree or equivalent qualification
  • Attendance at foundation improvement training and the new and aspiring leaders program within first year of role
ExperienceEssential
  • Advanced computer/ keyboard skills and working knowledge of computer based packages e.g. Word and Excel needed for ability to access, input and retrieve information onto a computer and monitoring of trials patients.
  • Self-motivated, with initiative, able to work independently
  • Adaptive, flexible and committed
  • Ability to understand and interpret complex government legislation and guidelines.
  • Organisational and time management skills to manage and deliver a range of tasks and projects to tight deadlines
Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential
  • Awareness of the importance of the data protection act and confidentiality in research.
  • Awareness and Importance of research governance legislation and GDPR.
  • Experience of complex administration tasks preferably in a healthcare / academic environment.
  • Experience of database management
  • Experience of working in NHS research and development
  • Experience of effective dissemination of information to raise awareness of service provision and requirements
QualificationsEssential
  • Diploma level or equivalent
  • Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English
Desirable
  • Research qualification
  • Degree or equivalent qualification
  • Attendance at foundation improvement training and the new and aspiring leaders program within first year of role
ExperienceEssential
  • Advanced computer/ keyboard skills and working knowledge of computer based packages e.g. Word and Excel needed for ability to access, input and retrieve information onto a computer and monitoring of trials patients.
  • Self-motivated, with initiative, able to work independently
  • Adaptive, flexible and committed
  • Ability to understand and interpret complex government legislation and guidelines.
  • Organisational and time management skills to manage and deliver a range of tasks and projects to tight deadlines

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