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This is an exciting opportunity to join EMS Healthcare as a Senior Research Nurse – Site Manager and take a pivotal leadership role in the delivery of an obesity-focused clinical research study on the Wirral. Working under the direction of the Clinical Research & Delivery Manager, you will lead the on-site operational delivery of the study, managing staff, participants, and day-to-day research activities within EMS Healthcare’s well-established research infrastructure. This is a full-time, Monday to Friday, permanent position offering a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on high-quality clinical research. You will act as the primary point of contact for site-level matters, ensuring participant safety, regulatory compliance, and the smooth running of research activities, while providing leadership, guidance, and support to the on-site research team. The role is ideally suited to a confident, proactive, and experienced Senior Research Nurse with strong clinical expertise, excellent leadership skills, and a clear commitment to delivering high-quality research in line with ICH-GCP, study protocols, and EMS Healthcare standards. You will have the opportunity to manage and develop a small team while contributing meaningfully to research that can improve patient outcomes in the field of obesity.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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
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
Nice to have:
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
What we offer:
Bank holidays, plus 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 5 years
Buy & Sell Holidays
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
1 Occasion Day each year
Healthshield
Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Electric Car Scheme
Subsidised company events and gatherings
A gift for your birthday
Well being support from our qualified Mental Health First Aiders, as well as via our health scheme