Research Delivery Facilitator

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Research Delivery Facilitator, to work with research active staff within the Trust, and the R&I research delivery and support teams, to identify and set up a variety of clinical research studies (commercial and non-commercial) and to ensure a varied and balanced portfolio of research projects within the Trust. The primary base for this role is York Hospital, with a requirement to work at Scarborough Hospital when needed. Reporting to the Head of Research Operations, working closely with our current Research Delivery Facilitator and Commercial Research Manager, and supported by the R&I Project Support Team, you will act as first point of contact for all new research studies within the Trust and play a key role in ensuring effective liaison and communication with a wide range of contacts, for example, university and industry sponsors, research networks, regulatory bodies, and research active clinical professionals. Such communication will involve information of a complex nature requiring a range of interpersonal skills., The Research Delivery Facilitator will play a key role in supporting the research community in developing research activity and strategy. The post holder will manage the flow of new research projects coming into the Trust, providing confirmation of capacity and capability. The RDF will work closely with research active staff within the directorates of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to support all aspect of their research.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages