Senior Research Facilitator Allied Health Professionals

NHS; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Research Facilitator for Allied Health Professionals. The role involves leading research initiatives, embedding a culture of innovation, and supporting clinical teams in developing research capacity. Required qualifications include AHP registration and a PhD. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary between £64,156 and £71,148 annually, with flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience with ethical approval and research governance processes.
• Track record of presenting research at conferences.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor individuals in research careers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a strategy for embedding research in therapies.
• Support the development of research internships and clinical academic careers.
• Promote NIHR Clinical Academic Pathways and staff applications.

Skills

Research proposal development

Mentoring

Monitoring staff and budgets

Understanding NHS structure

Education

Registered AHP

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Senior Research Facilitator for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) will provide proactive support and leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of research and innovation initiatives across AHPs teams. The post-holder will work closely with clinical teams to embed a culture of research, innovation and evidence-based practice, ensuring that AHPs are empowered and encouraged to carry out research, which is either led from within therapy areas, or contributes to research led both within and external to Barts Health. They will also hold a small clinical caseload in a relevant area of expertise. This role is critical in enhancing the research capability and capacity of therapy professionals within Barts Health and ensures that therapeutic interventions are guided by the best available evidence. The post holder will support the Clinical Academic Program Lead and the Associate Director for Therapies Research to deliver the wider Allied Health Professionals (AHP) research strategy across the group, and deputise when appropriate and required.

Your primary base will be The Royal London Hospital. However, you will be expected to visit all Barts Health hospitals. There is also flexibility for you to work from home where appropriate.

If you would like to speak about the role please contact Hortensia Gimeno - Associate Director of Therapies - Research or Joe McQuillan - Group Director of AHPs.

Responsibilities

The Senior Research Facilitator for AHPs will be based with the Barts Research AHP Faculty. The post holder will lead the development and implementation of a strategy for embedding research, developing the culture and building research capacity within therapies. They will be expected to play an active role in supporting the development of research opportunities, including the delivery of research internships, building clinical academic careers, and working closely with the Therapies Clinical Academic Program Lead and the Associate Director for Therapies Research. The post holder will support others within therapies to develop research within both NHS and commercial landscapes and will promote NIHR Clinical Academic Pathways and staff applications.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. We are on an improvement journey to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation and a focus on safe, compassionate care. Our vision is to be a high-performing group renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and harm-free care to patients in east London and beyond. We value inclusion and WeCare behaviours and strive to create an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted: 30 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 259-7517813GSS

Job locations: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Experience

• Experience with ethical approval and research governance and R&D approval process.
• Experience of Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement
• Track record of presenting research results at group meetings and national and international conferences, professional and lay.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to develop, manage and complete innovative research proposals and attract research funding.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, manage, motivate, advise, support and coordinate individuals wanting to develop a research career.
• Able to monitor and manage staff/resources and budgets as required
• Ability to provide academic mentoring to staff.

Essential Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of NHS structure, new and emerging research structures and current issues relating to the NHS.
• Understanding of national research networks.
• Research Governance Framework and GCP.

Essential Qualifications

• Registered AHP
• PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in relevant subject area.
• Post-registration experience

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure submission will be made.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Barts Health NHS Trust

Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR