Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Research Approvals Manager

The closing date is 11 March 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic experienced Research Approvals Manager to deliver our vision for consistent and high quality research governance at one of the largest Trusts in the country, serving over a million patients.

The role of the Research Approvals Manager is to develop, coordinate and administer a robust system to assess proposed clinical research projects and provide assurance on their suitability for the sites across MSEFT.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a team of Research Approvals Managers, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring all research studies, within a defined portfolio of clinical specialties and disease areas, are assessed by the necessary departments, and make arrangements that ensure studies initiated across MSEFT are feasible, can be delivered to time and target, and are strategically and financially supported.

You will also be responsible for coordinating the approval and implementation of all amendments and the issuing of appropriate letters or access, honorary contracts or research passports

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

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CORP-BA-0699

Job locations

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Research Approvals Manager 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.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Research Approvals Manager 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.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Demonstrable leadership skills
  • Ability to provide a positive image of research

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience in a relevant subject area
  • Current GCP certificate

Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualification in relevant subject area

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and ExperienceSignificant specialist knowledge and understanding of the UK Clinical Research Environment
  • Knowledge and experience of electronic clinical trials databases, EDGE, NIHR ODP and other electronic information databases
  • Specialist knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Reseach, the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 (as amended), ICH- Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the Human Tissue Act 2004, Data Protection Act 1998, General Data Protection Regulations 2018 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team across more than one site
Person Specification

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Demonstrable leadership skills
  • Ability to provide a positive image of research

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience in a relevant subject area
  • Current GCP certificate

Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualification in relevant subject area

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and ExperienceSignificant specialist knowledge and understanding of the UK Clinical Research Environment
  • Knowledge and experience of electronic clinical trials databases, EDGE, NIHR ODP and other electronic information databases
  • Specialist knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Reseach, the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 (as amended), ICH- Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the Human Tissue Act 2004, Data Protection Act 1998, General Data Protection Regulations 2018 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team across more than one site

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

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Research Operations Manager

Christian Barnett

christian.barnett1@nhs.net

03004431744

Details

Date posted

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CORP-BA-0699

Job locations

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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