Research Facilitator | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

The Research and Development Department at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a research facilitator who will take responsibility for the smooth set-up of research across the trust. A key responsibility of the role is to ensure the timely set-up and prioritisation of NIHR portfolio studies across the division specialities. The role is varied as it includes working with several teams that includes finance, commercial and non-commercial work streams. You will work with a variety of colleagues to provide an efficient and customer-focused service., As a Research Facilitator, you will work closely with the divisional research teams, investigators and senior managers to deliver the UHS R&D strategy. This will include

This post requires a dynamic, out-going person since a key aim in the role will be to develop relationships with researchers and to identify how best to support their studies. Good IT skills would be advantageous and the successful applicant should be able to provide evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role. The following skills and experience are required for this post:

• An understanding of R&D issues in the NHS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in the use of web applications
• Project management
• A flexible approach to work and the ability to adjust workload to changing priorities
  
  As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.