Clinical Research Study Coordinator

The Clinical Research Study Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality clinical trials focused on IBS across Leigh. Based within EMS’ mobile and fixed-site research infrastructure, you will be responsible for coordinating study operations, participant engagement, and ensuring smooth study delivery in line with protocols and regulatory requirements. 
 
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a high-profile IBS study while contributing to a broader range of EMS clinical research activities. The ideal candidate will have prior experience coordinating clinical research studies and be confident working independently in a fast-paced, participant-focused setting. 

Location: Leigh

Contract: Permanent

Monday-Friday 37.5 hour week

Salary range: £30K-£36K depending on experience

Main Duties 

• Coordinate day-to-day operational aspects of assigned clinical studies, ensuring alignment with protocols, GCP, and EMS SOPs. 

• Schedule and manage participant visits, including screening, enrolment, and follow-up activities. 

• Maintain detailed, accurate study documentation, including source data, CRFs, logs, and regulatory binders. 

• Collaborate with clinical staff, including nurses and investigators, to ensure study timelines and objectives are met. 

• Support participant retention and compliance through effective communication and follow-up. 

• Assist in the setup and maintenance of study equipment, supplies, and site readiness. 

• Liaise with the data management team to ensure timely entry, verification, and query resolution. 

• Participate in site meetings, staff training, monitoring visits, and audits as required. 

• Ensure participant safety, confidentiality, and adherence to ethical and regulatory standards. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence across the EMS Study portfolio. 

Experience - Essential  

• Experience coordinating or supporting clinical research studies in an NHS, academic, or commercial setting. 

• Understanding of ICH-GCP and regulatory frameworks governing clinical trials. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage participant interactions and study workflows. 

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. 

•  Confident using electronic data capture systems or clinical databases. 

Experience - Preferable 

• Experience working in obesity, metabolic health, or lifestyle-related trials. 

•  Familiarity with community-based or mobile clinical research delivery models. 

• Prior experience working with underserved or diverse populations. 

Key Skills  

• Excellent written and verbal communication. 

• Detail-oriented with a focus on data integrity and participant safety. 

• Flexible and proactive team player. 

• Strong time management and problem-solving skills. 

• Technologically proficient, especially with study software and electronic documentation tools. 

Other Requirement  

• Full UK residency and right to work. 

• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Greater Manchester and EMS sites as needed. 

• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends depending on study needs. 

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 

• 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 

• 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 

If you want to join us as our Clinical Research Study Coordinator - click apply now!