Research Administrator

Royal Devon; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon is inviting applications for a Research Administrator (Band 3) within the Clinical Trials Team in Exeter. Two on-site roles available: Oncology/Critical Care and Genetics, both full or part-time options as specified.

You will support the safe conduct of research under GCP guidelines, manage trial documentation, and coordinate activities across multiple projects. We seek an organised, autonomous administrator with strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Strong transferable administrative skills suitable for coordinating research activities.
• Ability to plan and manage workload autonomously across multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail are essential for working in a research setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain study files and prepare trial documentation.
• Coordinate research activities and provide administrative support to research teams.
• Support set-up and delivery of clinical trials across multiple specialties.
• Plan workload across concurrent projects and meet deadlines.

Skills

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join the Clinical Trials Team as a Research Administrator (Band 3).

We have two roles available:

• Clinical Trials Oncology and Critical Care/Surgical - 37.5 hours
• Clinical Trials Critical Care/Surgical and Genetics - 22.5 hours

About the Role

More detail about the role

The post holder will work within the research delivery team to support the safe conduct of research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and organisational policies. They will help ensure that the rights, safety, and well-being of research participants are protected.

We are looking for an administrator with strong transferable skills to support the set-up and delivery of clinical trials. Responsibilities include maintaining study files, preparing trial documentation, coordinating research activities, and providing general administrative support to research teams.

The successful candidate will be able to plan and manage their workload autonomously across multiple concurrent research projects, prioritising tasks effectively and using their initiative to meet deadlines. The role may involve working across a range of specialties and therefore requires flexibility, confidence, autonomy, and excellent organisational skills.

Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team are essential.

Both roles are on-site office based.

Working Pattern:Start time between 8-9am and finish time between 4-5pm weekdays

Interview Date:Thursday 29th Oct 2026

For further information please contact:Theresa Lawless or Melanie Hutchings, details below.

Clinical Trials Oncology/Chronic Team please contact Theresa Lawless, email: [e-mail] and for further information on the role Clinical Trials Chronic/Genetic Team please contact Melanie Hutchings, email: [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 3: £25,760- £27,476 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-1351-14337
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 12 October, 2026
• Job Category Administration