Senior Research Nurse - Site Manager

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.

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

• 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 - the choice is yours!
• Healthshield
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Subsidised company events and gatherings
• A gift for your birthday
• Wellbeing 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!