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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Research Finance Coordinator

The closing date is 20 September 2026

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Job summary

To initiate, lead, monitor and manage the financial aspects of clinical research studies that are delivered across MSEFT.

You will assist the Research Approvals Managers in assessing the ongoing financial suitability of proposed clinical research studies, by providing regular and ad hoc reports of actual against budgeted financial performance, as well as forecasting and ongoing monitoring of variances.

Advise researchers about research funding processes, including the MSEFT Research Income Distribution policy, providing financial data /reports as requested.

Main duties of the job

The Research Finance Coordinator will be the first point of contact for research funders and Sponsors with finance queries and will be responsible for the invoicing of all appropriate studies, making surethat income is recovered in a timely manner and distributed according to Trust policy in a timely manner.

You will support, develop and line manage the Research Finance Assistant.

We require a self-motivated, pro-active individual with a structured and methodical approach to problem solving and excellent analytical, technical and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet deadlines.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

Full Audit complete

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in relevant subject area

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Significant knowledge of research processes and procedures
• Experience of financial management (budgets, invoicing, account tracking and reconciliation)
• Ability to analyse data and produce clear, concise reports

Desirable

• Demonstrable knowledge of NIHR research network and key performance indicators/metrics
• Experience of working in healthcare or other large public sector organisation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in relevant subject area

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Significant knowledge of research processes and procedures
• Experience of financial management (budgets, invoicing, account tracking and reconciliation)
• Ability to analyse data and produce clear, concise reports

Desirable

• Demonstrable knowledge of NIHR research network and key performance indicators/metrics
• Experience of working in healthcare or other large public sector organisation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Research Operations Manager

Christian Barnett

[email protected]

03004431744

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

Full Audit complete

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

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