Agile Research Delivery Team Data Manager in Exeter

Are you highly organised with a strong eye for detail and an interest in supporting health and care research? We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused individual to join our Agile Research Delivery Team (ARDT), supporting the ARDT with the collection and quality of data relating to participants in health and care research. This role plays a key part in ensuring research data is accurate, timely and maintained throughout the full life cycle of a research study. This post can be based anywhere within the South West region, with office space in Truro, Plymouth and Exeter.

Working closely with members of the ARDT you will act as a point of contact for all data related queries, liaising with a variety of stakeholders throughout the life cycle of a research study. You will assist the research delivery team with all aspects of participant record maintenance and will be experienced in the use of Local Project Management Systems (LPMS). The role includes processing data associated with out of hospital research activity and Service Support Costs (SSCs) and work with other RRDN departments to ensure cost effective use of NHS resources. You will provide administrative and data support to the RRDN Study Support Service for primary and community care research portfolio, along with uploading, monitoring and maintaining accurate patient recruitment records in the local LPMS database. The role will be an integral part of the Agile Research Delivery Team which sits within the RRDN core team. The post holder will be accountable to the Senior Agile Research Delivery Nurse.

As part of the Agile Research Delivery Team, you will provide essential data and administrative support that enables the effective delivery of health and care research. The role focuses on maintaining high-quality participant data, supporting research activity across a range of settings, and ensuring accurate records are held within local systems. You will work collaboratively with research delivery colleagues and RRDN teams, supporting participant record management, processing research-related data, and responding to queries throughout the life cycle of studies. Your work will contribute to the effective use of NHS resources.

This role is well suited to someone with strong organisational skills, experience of LPMS data systems, and an interest in supporting research delivery within a collaborative team environment.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Full Time Monday - Friday

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.

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.

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.