Research and Innovation Facilitator

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Research and Innovation Facilitator to join us in the Research and Innovation Team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) NHS Foundation Trust for 18 months. The Research and Innovation team sits within the Education and Research Directorate.

This post forms part of the research support team who set-up and performance manage the delivery of high quality research, across a diverse set of clinical specialities. We are looking for someone who has:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
• Frequently maintain high levels of concentration to ensure accuracy for data management
• An enthusiastic, methodical and proactive approach to problem solving
• Frequently maintain high levels of concentration to ensure accuracy for data management
• Ability to use initiative and be innovative when using own judgement to problem solve within the appropriate scope of the job.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage deadlines as work is managed rather than supervised

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in the research team based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, led by the Head of Research and will be involved in delivering the research objectives of the Trust, including:

• To critically review study documentation for study capability and capacity review, as well as appropriate amendment assessments;
• Liaise with internal support service colleagues to set up studies in an efficient and timely way;
• Provide advice around research regulations and policies to all staff as required;
• Maintain specialist knowledge of changes in NIHR Portfolio management, research management requirements and use of specific databases, and ensure updates and changes are implemented into practice;
• Deliver internal training to anyone requiring access to research database (EDGE System);
• Assist with the issuing of Letters of Access and Honorary Research Contracts via the NIHR Research Passport scheme;

About us

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunities o NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.