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The University of Nottingham Health Service

Research Manager

The closing date is 12 October 2025

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Job summary

We are pleased to be offering an opportunity to join our growing research team in a new role of Research Manager.

Based within Cripps Health Centre and working alongside the research and primary care teams, the Research Manager will support the leadership and coordination of the delivery of clinical research activities within the practice and our spoke sites, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory standards, and sponsor requirements. This role involves strategic oversight, financial management, operational management, and team leadership to support a diverse portfolio of commercial and non-commercial studies.

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES

Main duties of the job

  • Representing the practice across research networks across the UK.
  • Contract management across a range of studies including financial oversight and reconciliation to contracts.
  • Support spoke sites and other local research active practices or networks.
  • Support the research team in the planning, setup, and delivery of clinical research studies, including participant recruitment, consent, data collection, and reporting.
  • Liaise with external stakeholders such as NIHR, CRN East Midlands, Research Networks and study sponsors.
  • Ensure all studies are conducted in accordance with GCP and ethical guidelines.
  • Lead on capacity and capability assessments for new studies.
  • Support the strategic development of research within the practice, including funding applications and service expansion.
  • Provide mentorship and training to junior staff and trainees.

    • About us

    The University of Nottingham Health Service (UNHS), based at Cripps Health Centre are one of the largest single site General Practices in the UK with a registered population of circa 42,000 patients and a practice team of around 100.

    UNHS have been undertaking clinical research for around 15 years and are now recognised as one of the leading Primary Care led research sites in the country. Delivering studies across a wide range of clinical areas and working with a range of sponsors, CRO's and academic teams.

    This is a great opportunity to be part of the next phase in our development as we continue to build our research team.

    Details

    Date posted

    26 September 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £46,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    A1807-25-0007

    Job locations

    Cripps Health Centre

    University Park

    Nottingham

    NG7 2QW


    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Main duties of the job

    Representing the practice across research networks across the UK.

    Contract management across a range of studies including financial oversight and reconciliation to contracts.

    Support spoke sites and other local research active practices or networks.

    Support the research team in the planning, setup, and delivery of clinical research studies, including participant recruitment, consent, data collection, and reporting.

    Liaise with external stakeholders such as NIHR, CRN East Midlands, Research Networks and study sponsors.

    Ensure all studies are conducted in accordance with GCP and ethical guidelines.

    Lead on capacity and capability assessments for new studies.

    Support the strategic development of research within the practice, including funding applications and service expansion.

    Provide mentorship and training to junior staff and trainees.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Main duties of the job

    Representing the practice across research networks across the UK.

    Contract management across a range of studies including financial oversight and reconciliation to contracts.

    Support spoke sites and other local research active practices or networks.

    Support the research team in the planning, setup, and delivery of clinical research studies, including participant recruitment, consent, data collection, and reporting.

    Liaise with external stakeholders such as NIHR, CRN East Midlands, Research Networks and study sponsors.

    Ensure all studies are conducted in accordance with GCP and ethical guidelines.

    Lead on capacity and capability assessments for new studies.

    Support the strategic development of research within the practice, including funding applications and service expansion.

    Provide mentorship and training to junior staff and trainees.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
    • GCP Certification

    Experience

    Essential

    • Minimum 2 years in clinical research including study coordination and team management
    • Strong organisational and administrative skills
    • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders
    • Ability to lead teams and complex projects

    Desirable

    • Familiarity with primary care research protocols and NIHR processes
    • Willingness to adapt responsibilities as the role evolves
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
    • GCP Certification

    Experience

    Essential

    • Minimum 2 years in clinical research including study coordination and team management
    • Strong organisational and administrative skills
    • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders
    • Ability to lead teams and complex projects

    Desirable

    • Familiarity with primary care research protocols and NIHR processes
    • Willingness to adapt responsibilities as the role evolves

    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.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    The University of Nottingham Health Service

    Address

    Cripps Health Centre

    University Park

    Nottingham

    NG7 2QW


    Employer's website

    https://www.unhs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    The University of Nottingham Health Service

    Address

    Cripps Health Centre

    University Park

    Nottingham

    NG7 2QW


    Employer's website

    https://www.unhs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Managing Partner

    Daniel Hammersley

    Daniel.Hammersley@NHS.net

    Details

    Date posted

    26 September 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £46,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    A1807-25-0007

    Job locations

    Cripps Health Centre

    University Park

    Nottingham

    NG7 2QW


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