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.
Requirements
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.
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.
Benefits
You work hard for us; we work hard for you. It is that simple. And we know, it sounds too good to be true (we hear that a lot). But trust us, this could be the best decision you make.
- 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; this could be your child’s first day of school, their nativity play, or your own birthday – the choice is yours!
- Healthshield
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Subsidised company events and gatherings
- Well being support from our qualified Mental Health First Aiders, as well as via our health scheme
If you want to join us as our Senior Clinical Research Nurse - click apply now!
