Research Facilitator and Governance Co-ordinator

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 29 November 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to work as a Research Facilitator and Governance Co-ordinator has arisen in the Research and Development Team. We are a team of experienced and dedicated professionals collaborating with our talented multi-disciplinary clinical teams to deliver a wide range of innovative high quality research trials to inform the future care of our patients. The R & D team support a large and growing portfolio of studies across multiple specialities.

We offer a friendly working environment and are interested in your career development with a range of training opportunities available to help you fulfil your potential.

We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated, and proactive individual who will enjoy the challenge of Research Trial set up, feasibility and Capacity and Capability review.

You will be based at the new VPD-HLRI and Royal Papworth Hospital on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Research Governance Team, you will be responsible for the setup, feasibility and capacity and capability review of all clinical research trials to be placed in the VPD-HLRI CRF. You will work closely with the Clinical Project Manager Governance and the HLRI CRF Operational Manager to provide support to sponsors, clinical investigators, and their teams in obtaining the required approvals including updates and amendments as necessary.

You will ensure that specified milestones are achieved on time and that the trial is being conducted according to the ethically approved protocol and ICH-GCP standards.

The post holder will be responsible for a portfolio of clinical studies in set up and through the feasibility and capacity and capability review process. These will include commercial and non-commercial trials and Papworth Sponsored trials that will be conducted with the VPD-HLRI CRF.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

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Date posted

17 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

175-2425-2-RD1001

Job locations

Heart and Lung Research Institute

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in a relevant science or health care subject or equivalent qualification/experience
ICH GCP Training

Desirable

Clinical Knowledge

Experience

Essential

Experience in a clinical/health/pharmaceutical research environment.
Knowledge of Research Governance Framework for Health and Social care
Awareness of DoH reorganisation of NHS R&D.
An excellent understanding of use of computers with demonstrable experience of Microsoft Windows - in particular, Access and Excel.
Ability to organise and prioritise their own work and motivate others within tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in relation to research studies.
Ability to work across boundaries and multi-disciplinary teams.
Effective communication, interpersonal and listening skills.
Able to establish positive working relationships with a range of health care professionals.
Can demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
Experience of supervising or mentoring staff.
Awareness and understanding of Information governance and GDPR guidelines and ability to treat hospital information confidentially.
Ability to deal with complex and challenging situations and adapt quickly to change.

Desirable

Knowledge of research methods and design.
Clinical Research /Audit knowledge or experience.
Experience of Line managing staff.
Understanding of a clinical/hospital environment.
Able to lead group sessions or small meetings.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in a relevant science or health care subject or equivalent qualification/experience
ICH GCP Training

Desirable

Clinical Knowledge

Experience

Essential

Experience in a clinical/health/pharmaceutical research environment.
Knowledge of Research Governance Framework for Health and Social care
Awareness of DoH reorganisation of NHS R&D.
An excellent understanding of use of computers with demonstrable experience of Microsoft Windows - in particular, Access and Excel.
Ability to organise and prioritise their own work and motivate others within tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in relation to research studies.
Ability to work across boundaries and multi-disciplinary teams.
Effective communication, interpersonal and listening skills.
Able to establish positive working relationships with a range of health care professionals.
Can demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
Experience of supervising or mentoring staff.
Awareness and understanding of Information governance and GDPR guidelines and ability to treat hospital information confidentially.
Ability to deal with complex and challenging situations and adapt quickly to change.

Desirable

Knowledge of research methods and design.
Clinical Research /Audit knowledge or experience.
Experience of Line managing staff.
Understanding of a clinical/hospital environment.
Able to lead group sessions or small meetings.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

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.