Lead Research & Development Facilitator

Nhs Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NHS Ayrshire & Arran invites applications for the Lead Research & Development Facilitator role based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This permanent post focuses on building and sustaining research activity across the region, ensuring governance, ethics and regulatory compliance are met while collaborating with researchers, clinical teams, academic partners and external organisations.

You will lead study set-up, monitoring and audit activities, develop training programmes, support patient and

Qualifikationen

• Educated to degree level with a postgraduate qualification or equivalent relevant experience in research.
• Experience of research governance and research delivery.
• Sound understanding of current legislation, GCP, ethics, data protection and quality assurance.

Aufgaben

• Support and develop research activity across NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
• Ensure research is delivered in accordance with legislation, regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Provide expert advice on research governance and management processes.
• Support study set-up, delivery, monitoring and audits.
• Deliver training programmes and support patient and public involvement in research.
• Produce performance reports and promote continuous improvement across systems.

Kenntnisse

Research governance

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Reporting

Ausbildung

Degree with postgraduate qualification

Jobbeschreibung

University Hospital Crosshouse

NHS Scotland:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Research & Development Facilitator based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours:

36 hours per week.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

You will play a key role in supporting and developing research activity across NHS Ayrshire & Arran, ensuring research is delivered in accordance with current legislation, regulatory requirements and best practice standards. Working collaboratively with researchers, clinical teams, academic partners and external organisations, you will provide expert advice on research governance and research management processes, supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of research studies.

The role includes supporting study set-up and delivery, leading monitoring and audit activities, contributing to organisational compliance with research governance requirements, developing and delivering training programmes, supporting patient and public involvement in research, producing performance reports, and promoting continuous improvement across research systems and processes. You will also contribute to the strategic development of research and innovation activities across the organisation and deputise for the Senior Research Advisor as required.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

Educated to degree level with a postgraduate qualification or equivalent relevant experience in research, you will have experience of research governance and research delivery together with a sound understanding of current legislation, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ethics, data protection and quality assurance processes. Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with experience of developing and delivering training, managing competing priorities and producing high-quality reports. Evidence of continuing professional development is required.