Clinical Research & Development Facilitator

Role Overview

The Clinical Research & Development Facilitator position is integral to the Research Office at Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, working closely with colleagues at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Research Office. You will contribute to delivering an efficient service supporting research development, setup, management, and execution within the Heart Lung and Critical Care Clinical Group at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

Key Responsibilities

The role offers extensive exposure across the clinical research pipeline including pre-award support for research grants, event and campaign coordination, assisting with sponsorship activities, and supporting hosted feasibility assessments. The facilitator will support the Research Development Team by facilitating commercially funded grant applications, performing administrative tasks including costing and funding application guidance, and helping promote research activities and funding opportunities internally and externally via events and campaigns.

About Royal Brompton and Harefield Research

These hospitals conduct pioneering, internationally recognized research into heart and lung diseases aimed at developing treatments, improving patient care, and influencing NHS policy. Their research is a joint collaboration with NHS trusts, universities, and industry to secure financial and academic resources needed for meaningful medical advancements.

Research Areas

Research programs include a range of specialist cardiovascular and respiratory areas bringing together scientists, clinicians, industrial partners, and patients. Patient and public involvement is highly valued to help design, execute, disseminate research, and promote awareness.

Research Office Functions

The Research Office provides comprehensive support throughout the research process encompassing funding procurement, grant communication, management of industry and non-commercial research, regulatory compliance, information systems, statistical services, and patient involvement.

Contact Information

For further information or to arrange informal visits, contact Zahra Aden, Research Development Manager, at [email protected].