Research Coordinator
Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 11 November 2025
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.
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Research Coordinator role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Experience
* Previous experience as a Band 4/5 in the NHS
* Experience of Research in the UK
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant subject
* ICH/GCP certification
* Project Management Qualification
* Knowledge of NIHR research network and its key performance indicators /metrics
Knowledge & Skills
* Familiar with all PC packages
* Significant knowledge of research processes and procedures within clinical trials
* Knowledge and Experience of Audit, inspections and monitoring
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Address
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Salary
£31,049 a year (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
390-COR-SO-0625
Job locations
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
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