Research Coordinator

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a motivated Research Coordinator to support high-quality clinical research. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to manage diverse workloads, and preferably line management experience. This role includes responsibilities such as coordinating research assessments, liaising with finance teams, and supporting researchers through the application process.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills with great attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload independently.
• Line management experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of proposed clinical research studies for suitability.
• Coordinate with R&D Finance for invoicing of sponsors.
• Advise researchers on application and approvals process.
• Support the Research Approvals Manager with communication.
• Advise on HR requirements and documentation for research.
• Prepare reports on research governance and compliance.
• Day-to-day management of the Research Administrator.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage diverse workload

Line management experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of proposed clinical research studies and assurance of their suitability for opening across the Trust, including facilitation of study feasibility, set‑up, approvals and ongoing performance management.
• Coordination with the R&D Finance team to ensure invoicing of sponsors for all appropriate studies, ensuring timely income recovery.
• Advice to researchers on the research application and approvals process, and liaison with external study sponsors and funders.
• 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, and motivate and persuade researchers 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 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Excellent communication and organisational skills with great attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload independently.
• Line management experience is advantageous.

About the Trust

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.