Job summary
Band 6 Research Facilitator (Full-Time - 37.5 hours per week)
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Trusts Research & Development (R&D) Office for an enthusiastic person to support researchers and research teams in the set-up and delivery of both commercial and non-commercial research studies, providing specialised and complex study oversight and management.
The post holder will also be responsible for the management and maintenance of appropriate systems to capture the Trust R&D performance data, providing key reports as required to meet the Trust's reporting requirements.
A thorough knowledge and understanding of Research Governance and clinical trial / research study regulatory requirements is essential together with a sound knowledge of the NHS research infrastructure in Wales.
If you think you have the collaborative and creative skills we need, we look forward to hearing from you.
You will need to use your leadership and team-working skills fully in delivering the research service within the Trust.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
As a Research Facilitator, you will part of the team responsible for:
- Acting as a specialist in the service to support Trust researchers and research teams, guiding them to the appropriate resources and providing support in the set-up and delivery of both commercial and non-commercial research studies.
- The timely set-up, including robust feasibility, oversight, and management of all research studies, ensuring the delivery of studies within the nationally agreed benchmarks for set-up, initiation, and delivery.
- Providing an expert role, offering skilled support to Principal Investigators taking part in research from conception to completion of study, including proactively supporting performance and management of studies.
- Ensuring that the Trust research study portfolio is prioritised in accordance with feasibility, capacity and capability and relevant Trust strategy and these are set up accordingly.
- Representing the Trust, as appropriate, at national meetings and on working groups particularly in relation to R&D systems and data.
- Contributing to development and implementation of research management policies and systems.
- Deputising for senior service staff, as requested, and provide cross cover within the R&D office
About us
Here atVelindre University NHS Trustwe are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centreand ouraward-winningWelsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host theNHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipandHealth Technology Walesand have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more: https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oScientific or healthcare degree and/or extensive clinical research/ clinical trial experience
Desirable
- oRelevant postgraduate degree
- oRelevant management qualification
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of continuing development
- oPrevious experience of research process
- oUnderstanding of health care ethics
- oExperience of coordinating regulatory inspections
- Experience of working with databases and using reporting tools
- Several years' experience of working in the clinical trials / research environment
- Experience of the project management of non-staff and staff resources
- IT literate and capable of developing, maintaining and reporting information from large and / or complex databases (e.g. ReDA3)
Desirable
- oSupervisory or line management experience
- oExperience of reviewing research studies for ethical, financial, legal and data protection issues
- oUnderstanding of medical and research terminology and concepts
- oExperience of working within an R&D support service environment
- oUnderstanding of project budgets
Values
Essential
- oMeet agreed targets and deadlines
- oPersonally and professionally responsible
- oDeliver high quality outcomes
- oTake action and challenge inappropriate behaviour
- oAmbitious, innovative and able to take decisive action
- oChoose to do the right thing and not the easy thing
- oHave a 'can do' and proactive approach
- oBe kind, respectful & make people feel their views have been taken seriously
- oBe inclusive and equitable, valuing all contributions
- oDemonstrate excellence in clinical interventions
- oBe agile & flexible, responsive and adaptable to change
- oBe innovative & creative, always look for opportunities to improve
- oPositively engage with change, collaborative & willing
- oBe resilient & ready to adapt
Other
Essential
- oWillingness to participate in additional clinical governance activities
- oWillingness to continue own development
- oWillingness to travel throughout the UK
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- oInnovative and adaptive skills for interpreting changes in the UK and European research regulations and legislation
- oDecision making skills
- oExcellent communication skills, written & oral, excellent presentation and people skills
- oTraining of individuals and groups of people with a range of skills
- oAble to develop staff - setting objectives and appraisals
- oAble to inform, negotiate and influence others
- oExtensive knowledge of: ?ICH Good Clinical Practice ?EU Directive for Clinical Trials ?EU Directive for GCP ?EU Directive for GMP ?The Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations ?The Human Tissue Act ?GDPR
- oA working knowledge of financial systems and budget management.
- oKnowledge of "the rules governing medicinal products in the European Union": oVolume 9A - Guidelines on Pharmacovigilance for Medicinal Products for Human Use oVolume 10 - Clinical Trials
- oUnderstanding of the NHS clinical environment
- oExtensive knowledge of Research Governance
- oTactful and firm
- oEnthusiastic, motivated and reliable with an ability to motivate others
- oRelates well to staff at all levels and capable of working in a team
- oFlexible approach to work
- oActs on own initiative with an ability to learn and adapt quickly
Desirable
- oExperience of using Microsoft Office
- oProven ability to take the lead in development of processes / systems in a complex regulatory environment
- oKnowledge of regulatory authority inspection systems and processes
- oGood negotiator
- oSpeak Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oScientific or healthcare degree and/or extensive clinical research/ clinical trial experience
Desirable
- oRelevant postgraduate degree
- oRelevant management qualification
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of continuing development
- oPrevious experience of research process
- oUnderstanding of health care ethics
- oExperience of coordinating regulatory inspections
- Experience of working with databases and using reporting tools
- Several years' experience of working in the clinical trials / research environment
- Experience of the project management of non-staff and staff resources
- IT literate and capable of developing, maintaining and reporting information from large and / or complex databases (e.g. ReDA3)
Desirable
- oSupervisory or line management experience
- oExperience of reviewing research studies for ethical, financial, legal and data protection issues
- oUnderstanding of medical and research terminology and concepts
- oExperience of working within an R&D support service environment
- oUnderstanding of project budgets
Values
Essential
- oMeet agreed targets and deadlines
- oPersonally and professionally responsible
- oDeliver high quality outcomes
- oTake action and challenge inappropriate behaviour
- oAmbitious, innovative and able to take decisive action
- oChoose to do the right thing and not the easy thing
- oHave a 'can do' and proactive approach
- oBe kind, respectful & make people feel their views have been taken seriously
- oBe inclusive and equitable, valuing all contributions
- oDemonstrate excellence in clinical interventions
- oBe agile & flexible, responsive and adaptable to change
- oBe innovative & creative, always look for opportunities to improve
- oPositively engage with change, collaborative & willing
- oBe resilient & ready to adapt
Other
Essential
- oWillingness to participate in additional clinical governance activities
- oWillingness to continue own development
- oWillingness to travel throughout the UK
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- oInnovative and adaptive skills for interpreting changes in the UK and European research regulations and legislation
- oDecision making skills
- oExcellent communication skills, written & oral, excellent presentation and people skills
- oTraining of individuals and groups of people with a range of skills
- oAble to develop staff - setting objectives and appraisals
- oAble to inform, negotiate and influence others
- oExtensive knowledge of: ?ICH Good Clinical Practice ?EU Directive for Clinical Trials ?EU Directive for GCP ?EU Directive for GMP ?The Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations ?The Human Tissue Act ?GDPR
- oA working knowledge of financial systems and budget management.
- oKnowledge of "the rules governing medicinal products in the European Union": oVolume 9A - Guidelines on Pharmacovigilance for Medicinal Products for Human Use oVolume 10 - Clinical Trials
- oUnderstanding of the NHS clinical environment
- oExtensive knowledge of Research Governance
- oTactful and firm
- oEnthusiastic, motivated and reliable with an ability to motivate others
- oRelates well to staff at all levels and capable of working in a team
- oFlexible approach to work
- oActs on own initiative with an ability to learn and adapt quickly
Desirable
- oExperience of using Microsoft Office
- oProven ability to take the lead in development of processes / systems in a complex regulatory environment
- oKnowledge of regulatory authority inspection systems and processes
- oGood negotiator
- oSpeak Welsh
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).
