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Senior Research Facilitation Officer

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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You will assist in setting up and managing externally sponsored research, focusing on costing, contracting, patient recruitment, and performance metrics.
  • You will coordinate feasibility and governance checks, manage costing and contracts, oversee study performance, and engage with research partners to facilitate externally sponsored studies.

Requirements

  • - The Senior Research Facilitation Officer will play a key role in assisting the Trust to deliver an effective and efficient service to its external research partners in the set up and approval of sponsored and funded research studies.
  • - The post holder will be responsible for the costing and contracting elements of setting up externally sponsored research.
  • - The Senior Research Facilitation Officer reports to the R&D Operations Manager and is responsible for the successful delivery of a portfolio of externally sponsored clinical research studies.
  • - The post holder will also have a role to play in performance managing externally sponsored studies in terms of patient recruitment and recruitment to time and target.
  • - The post holder will be engaged in the delivery of the research portfolio within C&WFT through active engagement with the Trust’s research office and reporting to the Trust’s R&D Operations Manager.
  • - The post holder will ensure that all relevant study activities are accomplished effectively in line with LCRN performance metrics and high level objectives.
  • - The post holder must be fully engaged in the mission of the LCRN encouraging adoption to the portfolio and accomplishment of the high level objectives.

Responsibilities

  • - Assist the Trust in delivering an effective service to external research partners in the setup and approval of sponsored and funded research studies
  • - Coordinate feasibility assessments and research governance checks for externally sponsored studies
  • - Manage the costing and contracting elements of setting up externally sponsored research
  • - Report to the R&D Operations Manager and oversee the delivery of a portfolio of externally sponsored clinical research studies
  • - Monitor and manage performance of externally sponsored studies in terms of patient recruitment
  • - Engage with the Trust's research office and report to the R&D Operations Manager
  • - Ensure study activities are accomplished effectively in line with performance metrics and objectives
  • - Support the Trust in delivering an efficient service for research partners in setting up externally sponsored studies
  • - Encourage adoption to the research portfolio and accomplishment of high-level objectives
  • - Actively participate in the mission of the LCRN
  • - Contact Nilabhra Dutta, R&D Industry Manager, for further details or to request an informal chat at nilabhra.dutta2@nhs.net or 020 3315 6825

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Senior Research Facilitation Officer?

The primary role of the Senior Research Facilitation Officer is to work with various groups across the Trust to develop a culture of excellence in the delivery of research studies, assist in the setup and approval of externally sponsored research, and manage a portfolio of clinical research studies.

Who does the Senior Research Facilitation Officer report to?

The Senior Research Facilitation Officer reports to the R&D Operations Manager.

What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Research Facilitation Officer?

Key responsibilities include coordinating feasibility assessments for externally sponsored studies, completing research governance checks, managing costing and contracting elements, and performance managing patient recruitment for research studies.

What type of research studies will the Senior Research Facilitation Officer primarily work with?

The Senior Research Facilitation Officer will primarily work with non-commercially sponsored and funded research studies.

How does the Senior Research Facilitation Officer contribute to the Trust's objectives?

The Senior Research Facilitation Officer plays a key role in ensuring that all study activities align with LCRN performance metrics and high-level objectives, promoting the adoption of research portfolios, and successfully managing research study deliveries.

Is there an opportunity for informal discussions regarding this position?

Yes, interested candidates can contact Nilabhra Dutta, the R&D Industry Manager, via email or phone for an informal chat regarding the position.

What locations are associated with Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

The Trust operates two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, along with various clinics across North West London and beyond.

How does the Trust ensure the high performance of its research activities?

The Trust ensures high performance through effective coordination of study activities, completing necessary research governance checks, and actively engaging with research partners to meet set performance metrics.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1993
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of healthcare services, including emergency care, elective surgeries, and specialized treatments, across its hospitals and clinics. Their mission is to deliver excellent, patient-centered care that improves health outcomes and overall well-being. They focus on providing high-quality, compassionate, and accessible services to meet the diverse needs of the community they serve.