FAQs
What are the primary responsibilities of a Study Support Service Facilitator?
The primary responsibilities include supporting the delivery of services within the NIHR Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) Study Support Service, engaging with multiple partners, facilitating collaboration and coordination, maintaining proficiency in cost and attribution tools, and managing a Study Support Service Officer.
Who will the Study Support Service Facilitator be line managing?
The Study Support Service Facilitator will line manage a Study Support Service Officer.
What kind of development opportunities does MFT provide?
MFT offers clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success, enabling you to grow in your career.
What is the significance of the role in relation to the Study Support Service?
The role is instrumental in underpinning the success of the Study Support Service by providing essential support that ensures the smooth operation of services within the NIHR Research Delivery Network.
Who should I contact for further details or informal visits about this position?
For further details or informal visits, you can contact Katherine Jopson, the Study Support Service Manager, at Katherine.Jopson@nihr.ac.uk.
What does MFT value in its workplace culture?
MFT values teamwork, respect, and inclusion, and is committed to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong and where their ideas and contributions are valued.
What does the role require in terms of engaging with partners?
The role requires engaging with multiple partners across the region to foster collaboration and coordination through the facilitation of communities and events.
What is the role of the Study Support Service Facilitator in terms of performance management?
The role involves undertaking staff reviews to identify training and development needs, establishing how those needs will be met, and managing performance against agreed objectives for the line-managed staff.
How does this role contribute to the overall goals of the RDN?
Through coordination and expertise, the post-holder contributes significantly to the overarching goals of the RDN by facilitating effective delivery of studies throughout the system and enhancing strategic capacity and capability.