Start Up Team Facilitator
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Bradford, BD9 6RJ
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
Closing Date: 3rd September 2026 Shortlisting to take place after closing date: Commencing 4th September 2026 Interview expected to take place in the ...
They will act as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders involved in trial start-up, ensuring that all regulatory, contractual, training, and documentation requirements are met in line with sponsor timelines and NIHR best practices. This includes scheduling key meetings (e.g., Site Qualification and Site Initiation Visits), maintaining accurate documentation (e.g., training logs, CVs, ISF/Pharmacy files), and supporting preparation for greenlight approval.
In addition to trial start-up activities, the postholder will:
- Support the wider CRDC portfolio by circulating amendment documentation, tracking progress using systems such as EDGE and Kanbanchi, and facilitating effective cross-departmental communication.
- Coordinate site-specific meetings with research nurses and relevant support services (e.g., pharmacy, radiology).
- Ensure information is clearly disseminated to teams and that all staff are adequately trained and prepared for study delivery.
- Maintain oversight of SOP compliance and contribute to process improvement by providing feedback and identifying bottlenecks.
This role does not involve direct patient care, but rather ensures trials are set up for successful delivery by enabling streamlined, well-documented processes that meet sponsor and regulatory standards.
They will act as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders involved in trial start-up, ensuring that all regulatory, contractual, training, and documentation requirements are met in line with sponsor timelines and NIHR best practices. This includes scheduling key meetings (e.g., Site Qualification and Site Initiation Visits), maintaining accurate documentation (e.g., training logs, CVs, ISF/Pharmacy files), and supporting preparation for greenlight approval.
In addition to trial start-up activities, the postholder will:
- Support the wider CRDC portfolio by circulating amendment documentation, tracking progress using systems such as EDGE and Kanbanchi, and facilitating effective cross-departmental communication.
- Coordinate site-specific meetings with research nurses and relevant support services (e.g., pharmacy, radiology).
- Ensure information is clearly disseminated to teams and that all staff are adequately trained and prepared for study delivery.
- Maintain oversight of SOP compliance and contribute to process improvement by providing feedback and identifying bottlenecks.
This role does not involve direct patient care, but rather ensures trials are set up for successful delivery by enabling streamlined, well-documented processes that meet sponsor and regulatory standards.
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS or health service setting, particularly with multi-disciplinary teams including medical, nursing, and clinical support staff
- Demonstrable experience supporting clinical research, ideally including trial start-up activities (e.g. feasibility, site initiation, sponsor communications)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), particularly for document management, spreadsheets, and reporting
- Experience supporting administrative coordination across teams (e.g. booking meetings, preparing study packs, document control)
Desirable
- Experience in using research databases and digital platforms such as EDGE, Kanbanchi, or similar study tracking tools
- Familiarity with clinical trials regulatory frameworks (e.g. HRA, MHRA, GCP)
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and outlook software.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Able to prioritise and manage time efficiently
- Able to work on own initiative
- Proactive approach
- Effective organisational/diary management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- A willingness to undergo personal development and learn new skills
Qualifications
Desirable
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent, or be able to demonstrate relevant experience and training to commensurate with this post.Application form/ interviewD
- Clinical Research qualification - (ICH / GCP)
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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