Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Research Coordinator

The closing date is 09 April 2026

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.

Date posted

30 March 2026

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-BR-0026

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area
ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification in relevant subject area
Project management qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Significant knowledge of research processes and procedures, gained through experience in a clinical research environment
Working knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, the UK Clinical Trials Regulations, ICH Good Clinical Practice guideline, the Human Tissue Act and Data Protection Act.

Desirable

Knowledge of NIHR research network and its key performance indicators /metrics

Experience

Essential

Ability to read, digest and interpret complex documents, including varying types of research protocols, and produce reports

Desirable

Experience of basic audit, inspection, and /or monitoring of research data or documents

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area
ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification in relevant subject area
Project management qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Significant knowledge of research processes and procedures, gained through experience in a clinical research environment
Working knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, the UK Clinical Trials Regulations, ICH Good Clinical Practice guideline, the Human Tissue Act and Data Protection Act.

Desirable

Knowledge of NIHR research network and its key performance indicators /metrics

Experience

Essential

Ability to read, digest and interpret complex documents, including varying types of research protocols, and produce reports

Desirable

Experience of basic audit, inspection, and /or monitoring of research data or documents

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-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

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

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