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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Research Coordinator

The closing date is 11 November 2025

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Job summary

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.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-SO-0625

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-sea Essex

Southend on sea

SS0 0RY


Job description

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.

Job description

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

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Project Management Qualification
  • Knowledge of NIHR research network and its key performance indicators /metrics

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Familiar with all PC packages
  • Significant knowledge of research processes and procedures within clinical trials

Desirable

  • Knowledge and Experience of Audit, inspections and monitoring
  • Staff management experience
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Project Management Qualification
  • Knowledge of NIHR research network and its key performance indicators /metrics

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Familiar with all PC packages
  • Significant knowledge of research processes and procedures within clinical trials

Desirable

  • Knowledge and Experience of Audit, inspections and monitoring
  • Staff management experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-sea Essex

Southend on sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-sea Essex

Southend on sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of R&D

Sam Hayton

samantha.hayton@nhs.net

03004434622

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-SO-0625

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-sea Essex

Southend on sea

SS0 0RY


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