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
This role supports the Agile Research Delivery Team to deliver research studies effectively and efficiently in community settings across the South West, providing administrative support to the clinical and the study set up teams. This role is based in our office in Exeter and incorporates a combination of office based and remote working. There is an expectation that the post holder will travel to a number of locality venues within the community on a regular basis including GP Practices, Community Hospitals, Care Homes & Hospices to assist with research study administration, therefore having a UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
This post will support the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) expanding Agile Research Delivery Team in the South West Peninsula, supporting research across a variety of clinical specialties and a range of settings such as GP practices, acute, community, care homes and social care settings.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team working in each county across the South West Peninsula. The current vacancy represents an exciting development opportunity for a motivated, hardworking and innovative administrator to be involved in research across Health and Social care settings. You must be willing to be mobile and flexible in your working approach. Research experience is not essential as full training is required.
Please note a DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday, 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Tania Crabb: taniacrabb@nhs.net / Claire Folan: claire.folan4@nhs.net / or Migaila Aldred: migaila.aldred@nhs.net
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)
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 Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.