Senior Research Nurse - Site Manager

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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