Research and Development Administration Assistant

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Research Administrator Assistant to support research activities by ensuring participant safety and managing administrative tasks. The role involves interaction with participants, maintaining study documentation, and requires strong organisational and communication skills. This is a full-time position within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administrative or receptionist roles is essential.
• Good organisational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe conduct of research in line with guidelines.
• Maintain study files, prepare documentation, and coordinate research activities.
• Welcome and register research participants, manage appointment schedules.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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.

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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.

Role Summary

In the role of Research Administrator Assistant, you will support the safe conduct of research in line with the Research Governance Framework, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and organisational policies. They will ensure the rights, safety, and well-being of trial participants are protected while contributing to research activities.

About the Role

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More detail about the role

The role includes administrative tasks and meeting participants on arrival to their appointments. Administrative responsibilities involve maintaining study files, preparing documentation, and assisting with the coordination of research activities.

An element of the role includes welcoming and registering research participants, managing appointment schedules, answering queries, and providing a professional and friendly service. The post-holder will ensure a positive experience for participants and visitors while supporting clinic activity.

The role requires good organisational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Previous experience in administrative or receptionist roles are essential, and training will be provided as needed.

Working Pattern:Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 or 08:30 to 16:30

Interview Date:Tuesday 8th July 2025

Pay:The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers)

For further information please contact:Cresta Browning: Senior Clinical Trials Project Coordinator [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.

TheRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trustwas established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both theRoyal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.