Senior Research Nurse - Site Manager

EMS Healthcare; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in mobile clinical research is seeking a Senior Research Nurse – Site Manager for a key role in leading clinical trials in Manchester. The successful candidate will manage a small team, ensure compliance with research protocols, and maintain high standards of participant care, all while fostering a collaborative team environment and achieving study objectives.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing to 28 after 5 years

Special occasion day off

Flexible hours and additional leave options

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Healthcare Cash Plan scheme

Long service awards

Cycle to work scheme

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in clinical research nursing.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and clinical trial governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the mobile clinical site and ensure study delivery meets timelines.
• Supervise and support a team of research nurses and site coordinators.
• Act as the primary liaison for on-site operational matters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Registered Nurse with active NMC pin

Job description

The Senior Research Nurse – Site Manager will play a key leadership role in the delivery of clinical trials on-site, with responsibility for day-to-day management of staff and research activities. Working under the Clinical Research & Delivery Manager, you will lead the operational delivery of an obesity-focused study across a dedicated EMS mobile research unit in Manchester.

This role requires strong clinical skills, leadership ability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality research in line with ICH-GCP, protocol, and EMS standards. You will be the primary point of contact for on-site issues, ensuring safe and effective participant care, maintaining compliance, and supporting your team to meet study objectives.

The successful candidate will be a confident, proactive, and experienced research nurse, comfortable managing a small team and delivering care in a mobile or community-based setting.

Main Duties

• Lead the day-to-day running of the mobile clinical site, ensuring study delivery meets agreed timelines, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Supervise and support a team of research nurses and site coordinators, fostering a positive team environment and encouraging professional development.

• Act as the senior on-site clinician, providing direct care and support to study participants where required.

• Coordinate and maintain all site documentation, logs, and essential files in line with GCP and EMS SOPs.

• Act as primary liaison for on-site operational matters, escalating issues as required to the Clinical Research & Delivery Manager.

• Oversee scheduling of study visits, staff rotas, and site logistics to ensure smooth and efficient site operation.

• Deliver and/or facilitate protocol and site training for site staff.

• Support recruitment and retention strategies to ensure enrolment targets are met.

• Monitor and maintain high standards of participant care, infection control, and data integrity throughout the study.

• Attend and participate in site initiation visits, monitoring visits, and audits.

• Contribute to internal performance reporting and participate in team planning meetings.

About us

EMS Healthcare are the UK’s largest mobile clinical research partner, and we have supported over 50 NHS Trusts, health boards and private providers in delivering mobile capacity across the healthcare landscape.

Working at EMS Healthcare is varied and rewarding, and every project we are part of has one thing in common, it’s about improving health outcomes for everyone.

Experience- Essential

• Registered Nurse with active NMC pin.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in clinical research nursing.

• Experience supervising or mentoring staff.

• Experience delivering clinical trials in commercial, NHS, or academic settings.

• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and clinical trial governance.

• Able to work independently, with strong problem-solving and time management skills.

• Comfortable working in a mobile or non-hospital research setting.

Experience – Preferable

• Experience delivering obesity, metabolic, or lifestyle intervention trials.

• Experience working on mobile units or in community-based settings.

• Experience managing or coordinating clinical rotas and staff schedules.

• Familiarity with electronic data capture systems and clinical trial management systems.

Key Skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Clear, effective communication (verbal and written).

• High attention to detail and clinical accuracy.

• Organised and adaptable to changing priorities.

• Commitment to participant safety, experience, and study integrity.

Other Requirements

• Full UK residency and a valid driving licence.

• Ability to travel within Greater Manchester and surrounding areas if required.

• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional early starts or late finishes.

• 25 days holiday increasing to 28 after 5 years’ service
• 1 Occasion day each year, this could be your child’s first day at school, their nativity play or your own birthday – the choice is yours!
• Flexible hours and days negotiable (up-to FTE 39.5 hours per week)
• Opportunity to buy up-to 10 days additional annual leave
• Opportunity to sell up-to 5 days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Healthcare Cash Plan scheme
• Long service awards
• Discounts and savings platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car salary sacrifice scheme

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