Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Research Operation Manager

The closing date is 25 January 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to work with our senior leadership team for research, the post will provide operational management support across MSEFT and play an integral role in the development and performance of the MSEFT clinical research service.

So, if you have a high level of interpersonal and communication skills, are able to establish excellent communication networks to promote and encourage the adoption of clinical research studies across MSEFT.

You will be experienced in leading teams, have an understanding of NHS research agenda and working across the national research system, will be adept at developing strategies to support the delivery of research in line with local and national priority areas and key performance targets.

If successful, you will provide complex specialist advice and support regarding conduct of clinical research, including administrative processes to the clinical research teams. The post holder will also play an integral role in supporting the implementation of a new 5 year research strategy.

For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Sam Hayton Head of R&D on 0300 443 4622.

Main duties of the job

Develop strategies to support the delivery of research in line with local and national priority areas
Lead a programme of work to align processes across the MSEFT for research delivery ensuring performance targets are met
Ensure a consistent approach to maintaining the standards set out in the UK policy framework for health and social care, national guidelines and directives and local standard operating procedures
The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring a Quality Management System (QMS) that will include adverse event reporting, audit and monitoring and support any external inspections e.g. Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
Engage with the sites clinical management structure across the MSEFT to contribute to the embedding of research as part of routine practice, identifying and overcoming barriers
Work autonomously on a broad range of matters and make decisions on the day to day management or the service and service departments
Direct line management of Research Approval Managers, and Quality Facilitator

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

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-BAS-0646-A

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For details of this varied and interesting role, please see attached job description. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please be advised that we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship for this role and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For details of this varied and interesting role, please see attached job description. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please be advised that we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship for this role and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Masters level or equivalent
Comprehensive understanding of research related regulations and guidance
Evidence of further Education/ professional development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of developing and implementing polices/standard operating procedures/guidelines/working instructions
Evidence of working in a managerial role
Comprehensive understanding of research related regulations and guidance

Desirable

Experience of managing teams across more than one location or organisation

Personal & People Development

Essential

Experience of leading a team, daily management and supervising staff

Desirable

Leadership/management qualification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Masters level or equivalent
Comprehensive understanding of research related regulations and guidance
Evidence of further Education/ professional development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of developing and implementing polices/standard operating procedures/guidelines/working instructions
Evidence of working in a managerial role
Comprehensive understanding of research related regulations and guidance

Desirable

Experience of managing teams across more than one location or organisation

Personal & People Development

Essential

Experience of leading a team, daily management and supervising staff

Desirable

Leadership/management qualification

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

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

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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