Research Sponsorship Facilitator

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December 30, 2025
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

About the role

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and proactive Research Sponsorship Facilitator to join our established Research & Development team. This role is central to supporting and strengthening our Trust-sponsored (“home-grown”) research portfolio, ensuring studies are developed, governed, and delivered in line with national regulatory and ethical standards.

You will play a key role in guiding researchers across the Trust—from early project ideas through to study close-out—helping translate innovative thinking into high-quality research that improves patient care and service delivery.

This post would suit someone with a strong background in clinical research administration, governance, and coordination, who enjoys working collaboratively while being confident managing complex processes independently.

What you’ll be responsible for

In this role, you will:

  • Develop and maintain a central database of all RCHT-sponsored studies, enabling effective oversight and reporting
  • Act as a first point of contact for Trust researchers, providing practical guidance on research sponsorship requirements
  • Support investigators in shaping research proposals, including signposting to funding bodies, academic partners, and specialist advice

Advise on and support completion of key regulatory documentation such as:

  • IRAS applications
  • Sponsor approvals
  • Research registrations
  • Annual and end-of-study reports
  • Prepare and manage sponsor documentation, including SoECAT submissions, ensuring appropriate authorisation
  • Support the processing and classification of substantial and non-substantial amendments, working closely with study set-up and senior governance colleagues
  • Liaise with Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) groups to ensure meaningful community input into Trust-sponsored research
  • Represent the Trust as sponsor in meetings with internal teams, external organisations, and partner NHS trusts
  • Assist the Research Governance Manager in coordinating the Sponsor Oversight Committee, including status updates on live and proposed studies
  • Maintain sponsor communication systems, ensuring timely responses, document control, and escalation of safety or governance issues
  • Ensure Trial Master Files meet regulatory standards and demonstrate good version control
  • Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures and work instructions for sponsor processes
  • Deliver or support training sessions on research governance and sponsorship requirements
  • Manage your own workload effectively while meeting the needs of multiple stakeholders
  • Knowledge and regulatory framework

About the Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the principal provider of acute and specialist services across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, serving a resident population of approximately 500,000, with seasonal increases due to tourism.

The Trust employs around 6,700 staff, operates with an annual budget of approximately £580 million, and maintains strong partnerships with:

  • University of Exeter Medical School
  • University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery

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RCHT is a research-active teaching trust, with education and professional development supported through the Knowledge Spa, located on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site. We are committed to fostering clinical academic careers and embedding research and innovation into everyday practice.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
  • ICH-GCP certification (or willingness to undertake training)
  • ECDL or equivalent IT qualification

Desirable

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working within clinical research
  • Understanding of NHS research pathways and sponsorship processes
  • Experience reviewing research protocols and supporting approvals
  • Knowledge of research governance, legal, and regulatory frameworks
  • Experience handling, interpreting, and reporting complex datasets
  • Proven ability to prepare written reports and present findings

Desirable

  • Use of research databases (e.g. EDGE)
  • Grant application or funding support experience
  • NHS employment background
  • Experience chairing or supporting formal meetings

Skills and attributes

Essential

Desirable

  • Ability to train others in IT systems
  • Familiarity with NHS information systems (e.g. PAS)
  • Experience supporting publication of research findings

Additional information

Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record

Employer details

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3HD

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