Research and Development Administration Assistant

NHS Jobs; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Research and Development Administration Assistant in Exeter. The role involves greeting research participants, maintaining study files, and coordinating activities while ensuring a positive experience. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational and communication skills, with experience in administrative roles. The position offers a supportive work environment and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Funding for qualifications

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

NHS Pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Occupational health services

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Good organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous experience in administrative or receptionist roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative tasks and greet participants upon arrival.
• Maintain study files, prepare documentation, and coordinate research activities.
• Welcome and register research participants, manage appointment schedules, handle queries.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Previous experience in administrative or receptionist roles

Job description

Research and Development Administration Assistant

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

Role Overview: The role includes administrative tasks and greeting participants upon arrival for their appointments. Responsibilities involve maintaining study files, preparing documentation, and coordinating research activities. The post-holder will welcome and register research participants, manage appointment schedules, handle queries, and provide a professional and friendly service. Ensuring a positive experience for participants and visitors while supporting clinic activity is essential.

Requirements: 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 is essential, and training will be provided.

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

Interview Date: Tuesday 8th July 2025.

Salary: The advertised salary reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, including a 3.6% pay award to be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings.

For further information, please contact:

Cresta Browning, Senior Clinical Trials Project Coordinator, at [e-mail].

Inclusivity Statement: We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

Additional Information: The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received. The Trust was established in April 2022, combining the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits: We support your development through funding for qualifications, CPD, or rotational placements. We promote a healthy work-life balance with flexible working, family-friendly policies, and generous annual leave starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days. Benefits include occupational health services, staff discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, NHS Pension, cycle-to-work scheme, and more. We look forward to your application if you're interested in this role.