Job summary
- Main area
- Research and Development
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 24 hours per week
- Job ref
- 188-THQ330626
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum per annum pro rata
- Closing
- 16/07/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 12/08/2026
Employer heading
Research Facilitator
Band 6
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Research and Development Department at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a research facilitator who will take responsibility for the smooth ongoing management of research studies across the trust. A key responsibility of the role is to ensure the timely set-up and prioritisation of studies across the division specialties, in line with national and local metrics and key performance indicators. The role is varied as it includes working with several teams and both commercial and non-commercial work streams. You will work with a variety of colleagues to provide an efficient and customer focused service.
This role is advertised as part-time with a maximum of 24 hours and minimim of 22.5 hours offered. You will be expected to work in an agile fashion with some shifts at home and others on site.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
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:
•Acting as a specialist for researchers setting up studies in the trust
•Maintaining comprehensive knowledge of resources to support study development
•Supporting with the regular collection of data and reporting on performance metrics
•Deputising for the Divisional Research Manager
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
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 you 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
You will be expected to work Monday and Tuesday. Core office hours are 8-4, however flexible working arrangements are offered and can be disucssed at interview.
Remote interviews will take place on Wednesday 12 August 2026.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact:
[email protected] or [email protected]
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical/scientific degree or equivalent demonstrable experience relevant to the role
- Significant experience of using systems and processes which support the delivery of high-quality clinical care in a clinical research environment
- Significant experience of cost attribution for clinical research in a healthcare setting and the research grants process
- Significant experience of the set-up or delivery of clinical research in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of delivery training
- Evidence of current and on-going GCP training
- Project management experience
- Knowledge of research governance and quality assurance systems to ensure safe systems for patients
- An understanding of current R&D issues in the NHS
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a large teaching hospital or University
- Experience of the set- Previous experience in using IRAS or NRES databases for R&D applications p or delivery of commercial clinical research
- Knowledge of EDGE as a RM&G tool
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Microsoft Office skills
- Communication
- Influencing
- Teamwork
- Prioritisation
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Presentation skills
- Facilitation skills
- Problem solving
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Advanced analytical thinking
- Working autonomously
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kavita Saini
- Job title
- Research Facilitator
- Email address
- [email protected]
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