Senior Research Nurse

Senior Research Nurse – Site Manager (Mobile Research Unit)

Location: Wirral

Contract: Ongoing study role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Research Nurse to lead the delivery of a clinical research study based on the Wirral. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for the day‑to‑day management of a mobile research site, staff and participant activity.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Research Nurse ready to step into a senior site leadership position while remaining clinically involved in study delivery.

You will oversee the operational delivery of a clinical research study, ensuring the site runs safely, efficiently and in line with protocol and Good Clinical Practice. You will lead a small team, manage site logistics and act as the senior clinician on site when required.

• Lead the daily running of the research site
• Supervise and support research nurses and site staff
• Deliver participant visits and clinical care as required
• Ensure compliance with study protocols and GCP
• Maintain site files, logs and regulatory documentation
• Oversee rotas, scheduling and site logistics
• Support recruitment and retention targets
• Act as the primary on‑site contact for operational issues
• Support monitoring visits, audits and reporting
• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
• Minimum 2 years’ clinical research experience
• Strong understanding of ICH‑GCP
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff
• Able to work independently and manage site operations
• Community or mobile research experience
• Experience in metabolic, obesity or lifestyle studies
• Experience managing staff rotas or site coordination
• Familiarity with electronic data capture systems

• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to travel locally if required
• Flexible approach to working hours

If you are an experienced Research Nurse looking to step into a senior leadership role and lead delivery of a clinical research study, we would welcome your application.