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Barts Health NHS Trust

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience in research governance, strong communication skills, knowledge of the evolving healthcare landscape, and the ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders.
  • You will support research setups, identify recruiting sites, ensure governance, engage stakeholders, and lead teams in delivering NIHR RDN studies across diverse health and care settings.

Requirements

  • Experience of research governance and study set-up across NHS, primary care, and community settings
  • A collaborative approach with excellent communication skills
  • An understanding of the changing healthcare landscape
  • Personal credibility that inspires trust among a wide range of stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will work closely with researchers, primary care staff at GP practices, pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, NHS Trust R&D departments, and providers in community and wider care settings (e.g. care homes, charities, faith-based groups, prisons, and schools).
  • In conjunction with the Agile Team, they will actively support the set-up and delivery of studies, identify recruiting sites, and provide performance data support.
  • They will also help ensure governance requirements are met, deliver training, and maintain positive relationships with local NHS and community organisations.
  • The focus for this role is to lead the delivery and/or set up of National Institute for Health and Care Research Research Delivery Network (NIHR RDN) Portfolio studies across varied health and care settings.
  • This will require flexible autonomous working across disciplines and the Regional RDN (RRDN) region.
  • This post has a dual function and the post holder will either lead on research delivery and/or research support for wider care settings dependent upon regional need.
  • Research delivery will involve the correct identification, recruitment, delivery and follow up for research participants according to the appropriate research protocols.
  • Research support will involve engaging with stakeholders to promote research activity, site identification, set up and associated governance.
  • The post holder will need interpersonal and leadership skills to facilitate collaborative working relationships across a breadth of stakeholders to maximise engagement opportunities.
  • This post may contribute to line management for and leadership of a team of research delivery staff working autonomously in a variety of specialties and settings.

FAQs

What is the main role of a Research Facilitator in the North London RRDN?

The main role of a Research Facilitator is to promote collaboration between researchers, NHS partners, and community organisations, supporting the set-up and delivery of studies, identifying recruiting sites, and providing performance data support.

What experience is required for the Research Facilitator position?

Candidates should have experience of research governance and study set-up across NHS, primary care, and community settings.

What skills are essential for the successful candidate?

Essential skills include a collaborative approach, excellent communication skills, an understanding of the changing healthcare landscape, and personal credibility that inspires trust among a wide range of stakeholders.

Will the Research Facilitator have leadership responsibilities?

Yes, the post may contribute to line management and leadership of a team of research delivery staff working autonomously in various specialties and settings.

What types of health and care settings will the Research Facilitator engage with?

The Research Facilitator will engage with GP practices, pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, NHS Trust R&D departments, and providers in community settings like care homes, charities, faith-based groups, prisons, and schools.

What are the key duties related to research delivery for this role?

Key duties include identifying, recruiting, delivering, and following up with research participants according to the appropriate research protocols.

Is the position primarily focused on research delivery or research support?

The position has a dual function, focusing either on research delivery or research support based on regional needs.

How does Barts Health view its organizational culture?

Barts Health promotes a culture of inclusion, striving to create an environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging and where the WeCare values guide interactions and working relationships.

Who can I contact for informal visits or further details about this role?

You can contact Tara Harvey, the Strategic Workforce Manager, at tara.harvey@nhs.net for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

Is there an expectation for flexible working in this role?

Yes, the role requires flexible autonomous working across various disciplines and the Regional RDN region.

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Mission & Purpose

Barts Health NHS Trust operates several major hospitals in East London, providing comprehensive healthcare services including emergency care, surgery, and specialist treatments. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and improve health outcomes for the community they serve. Their purpose is to ensure that every patient receives the best possible treatment and support, fostering health and well-being across the diverse populations in their care.