Research Sponsorship Facilitator

ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS TRUST; Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cornwall is seeking a motivated Research Sponsorship Facilitator to support home-grown research studies. The successful candidate will manage research databases, guide researchers through project development, and ensure compliance with documentation processes. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, knowledge of NHS protocols, and be proactive team players. This role promises to enhance the quality of care for patients through innovative research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care.
• Extensive knowledge of research processes within the NHS.
• Experience with NHS clinical care systems and data management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a database of RCHT-sponsored research.
• Support potential researchers in developing research projects.
• Provide guidance on documentation and funding opportunities.
• Prepare documentation for authorisation, including SoECAT.
• Liaise with PPIE groups to involve the community in research.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care

Extensive knowledge of research processes within the NHS

Experience with NHS clinical care systems

Strong written and verbal communication skills

IT-literate

Highly organised

Self-starter

Flexible and proactive

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Research & Development Department (R&D) as a Research Sponsorship Facilitator to support the development and delivery of our home‑grown research studies portfolio at RCHT. The successful candidate will provide a complete and comprehensive administration and coordination service across the Trust, to determine best practice and inform policy, planning and service development which will contribute to the home‑grown research knowledge base and support the development of ideas that would improve the quality of care for patients.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a database of RCHT‑sponsored research to manage the portfolio.
• Support potential researchers in the development of research projects by signposting to appropriate organisations and individuals for help and support.
• Signpost researchers in sourcing relevant funding opportunities from multiple agencies.
• Provide guidance and support researchers on documentation to be completed and submitted to the appropriate authority before and during delivery of the study, including the IRAS application form, research database registration, annual reports and the end‑of‑study report.
• Complete or prepare documentation on behalf of the sponsor for appropriate authorisation, including the Schedule of Event Cost Attribution Tool (SoECAT).
• Support and advise researchers on processing amendments, including preparing documentation, liaising with the Study Set‑up team and assisting the Senior Management Team with the classification of amendments.
• Liaise with Patients and Public Involvement Engagement (PPIE) groups to ensure the community is consulted and involved in RCHT‑sponsored research, which may include undertaking surveys of public and patient involvement in research at RCHT.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care, the principles of Good Clinical Practice and statutory instruments relating to the investigation of medicines.
• Extensive knowledge of research processes within the NHS.
• Experience with NHS clinical care systems, previous data management and clinical research experience.
• IT‑literate, highly organised, able to work to a high standard of detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑starter, flexible, proactive, a team player, who can work autonomously.

Why RCHT

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It is a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research‑active organisation with a growing reputation for research and innovation.