Research Facilitator

Job overview

Research Facilitator

Band 6

Velindre University NHS Trust.

FIXED TERM UNTIL: 31st March 2029

Are you ready to make a difference in the fight against cancer? Do you want to improve the lives of those living with cancer?

Velindre University NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic and motivated person to support the exciting developments within our Research Service, and its cutting‑edge clinical research trials.

About you.

We are looking for a proactive individual with:

• Proven expertise in clinical research governance and delivery.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience of managing and supporting research teams.
• Excellent understanding of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, Good Clinical Practice, and clinical trial regulations.

You should be confident working independently and as part of a team, with a strong commitment to improving cancer research outcomes for patients.

If after reading the job description, you would like to know more about the role, please contact: [email protected]

Interviews are planned to take place on: 27th August 2025

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Main duties of the job

The Role.

As a Research Facilitator, you will lead the setup, oversight, and delivery of research studies hosted or sponsored by the Trust. Working closely with clinical teams, research sponsors, partner organisations and support services, you will ensure studies meet regulatory standards, governance requirements, and performance targets.

You will also take a lead role in one of the following specialist areas:

• Trust-Sponsored Research: coordinating the oversight and compliance of research studies sponsored by the Trust.
• Research Service Data: ensuring accuracy of study data used for internal governance and national reporting.
• Cardiff Cancer Research Hub/Specialist Portfolios: supporting cross-organisational delivery of early phase and complex cancer research studies.

This is a non-clinical post with line management responsibilities for Research Facilitation Officers and support staff. You will act as a key link between investigators, delivery teams, sponsors and regulators, offering expert support and ensuring excellence in research governance and performance.

This post is fixed term until 31/03/2029 to meet the needs of the service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.