Job summary
- Main area
- Research & Development
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 390-COR-BR-0026
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliff-on-Sea
- Salary
- £31,049 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/04/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 22/04/2026
Employer heading
Research Coordinator
Band 5
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Southend office for a motivated and well-organised individual to join our dynamic Research and Development (R&D) team. We are seeking a Research Coordinator to play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality clinical research and innovative projects that shape the future of patient care.
This is a fantastic chance to be part of a dedicated team at the forefront of research across our hospitals and satellite sites.
Working alongside the Research Approvals Manager, you will assess proposed clinical research studies and provide assurance of their suitability for opening across the Trust. This includes the facilitation of study feasibility, set up, approvals and ongoing performance management of studies across the Trust. You will also liaise with the R&D Finance team to ensure the invoicing of Sponsors for all appropriate studies, making sure that income is recovered in a timely manner.
Utilising your excellent communication skills, you will advise researchers about the research application and approvals process, as well as liaising with external study sponsors and funders. You will be well organised, with great attention to detail and able to manage a diverse workload. Line management experience would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
Support the Research Approvals Manager in building and maintaining communication with all stakeholders in the Trust and externally.
Advise and support researchers in all aspects of research, including the application process and HR requirements, communicating the requirements and motivating and persuading researchers, in order to ensure correct completion and submission of documentation
Support the Research Approvals Manager and Data Coordinator in the preparation of regular and ad-hoc reports to allow the trust and its partner NHS organisations to monitor standards of research governance processes, compliance with research standards, and levels of research activity.
Day-to-day line management of the co-located Research Administrator.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.
We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area
- ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate qualification in relevant subject area
- Project management qualification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Significant knowledge of research processes and procedures, gained through experience in a clinical research environment
- Working knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, the UK Clinical Trials Regulations, ICH Good Clinical Practice guideline, the Human Tissue Act and Data Protection Act.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of NIHR research network and its key performance indicators /metrics
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to read, digest and interpret complex documents, including varying types of research protocols, and produce reports
Desirable criteria
- Experience of basic audit, inspection, and /or monitoring of research data or documents
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Christian Barnett
- Job title
- R&D operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 443 1744
- Additional information
Christian Barnett
Operational Manager for R&D
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