Research Support Facilitator - Birmingham, United Kingdom - The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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6. Be responsible for keeping research project files and electronic systems consistent and up-to-date. 7.

Provide regular reports on research project activity for the local R&D Department, Senior Study Support Manager and the wider SSS team.


  • Provide data to various internal and national databases through Google, Microsoft and web-based programmes in order to generate local reports (e.g. NIHR systems such as EDGE Local Portfolio Management System and national Central Portfolio Management System (CPMS). 9.


Be responsible for overseeing completion of documentation and requesting further documents if necessary for R&D Project files from researchers and Sponsors.

10.

Liaising with relevant clinical support departments to obtain approvals, costings and identifying set up delays promptly and mitigating them 11.

Undertake and record specific AAC checks in line with national standards for study set up.


  • Ensure new research proposals/projects adhere to national research regulatory requirements, including sponsorship issues, compliance with the Ethics and HRA processes, data protection, information governance and the Human Tissue Act etc. 13. Understanding when and how to escalate and taking ownership of needing to do this in a timely manner 14.


Extracting information from the project documentation regarding data protection, good clinical practice, consent issues, legal and ethical requirements, and any potential risks to the Partner Organisation for undertaking the research locally.

Raising queries with the HRA or Chief Investigator /Sponsor to seek relevant clarification 15. Liaising with the PI and/ or research team in completion of forms and logistics of studies 16.

Inform the CI/PI/Senior Project Co-ordinator within the relevant Partner Organisation where there are problems or delays in adhering to targets or issues that will impact on research project set and delivery 17.


Liaise with Partnership Organisations clinical and non-clinical departments to obtain costs for staff, facilities, procedures and other resources related to the proposed research project/activity 18.

Liaise with collaborators to obtain non-NHS costs for staff, facilities, procedures and other resources related to the proposed research project/activity 19.

Review appropriateness of contracts and agreements for individual research projects and add Partnership Organisation R&D specific details before passing to the Partnership Organisation for review 20.

Liaise with specific departments to ensure Partnership Organisation policies and procedures are followed to conduct the project such as in respect to receiving equipment and kits for use on site and specific data protection procedures (e.g.

Caldicott principles and consent for adults lacking capacity) 21.

Undertake the appropriate action to resolve issues for study set up by liaising with Support Services, Sponsors and RECs using own initiative.

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Be responsible for identifying and verifying the training and qualifications required for research staff to carry out research in the Partnership Organisation to ensure adherence to UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research requirements 23.


Review researchers employment status against HR Good Practice Resource Pack and notify the relevant Human Resources team if an Honorary Research Contract and Letter of Access is required 24.

Co-ordinate the completion and collection of signed essential documents for research projects 25.

Act as a key contact person for co-ordinating centres/Sponsors to co-ordinate the research project through the approval process at site.

To manage and address ad hoc queries in a timely manner.y 26.

Support the colleagues in the Partner Organisation in dealing with any issues/ queries arising whilst managing that project. 27.

Continually review procedures and suggest ways of improvement to continue to provide an efficient streamlined process for the Access, Arrange and Capability processes.

Take the initiative in identifying and leading on Quality Improvement Projects 28.


Be actively involved in the development and review of local and national policies, procedures, so that others may act across in the absence of the post holder.

29. Be proactive and use own initiative to set up required meetings between the postholder and research subgroups 30. Act as a key representative at relevant internal and external meetings as required.

Attending a variety of Partnership Organisation and regional R&D meetings, inclusive of R&D Industry and CRN meetings 31.

Supervise junior staff within CRN West Midlands as necessary and to deputise in the absence of seniors as and when required.

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Attend and be an active team member of the CRN West Midlands Study Support Service team meetings and when required to support the Team with relevant Study Support Service and AAC processes 33.

Be proactive and a positive role model for junior members of staff and clients. 34. Provide local guidance and training on Access, Arrange and
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