Clinical Research Facilitator

This role will support the delivery of the BRIGHT study and other diabetes research projects led by Professor Angus Jones. Main duties will include participant recruitment, project coordination and the collection & management of patient data and samples. Based at the NIHR Exeter Clinical Research Facility and working with both NHS and University of Exeter researchers, this role is offered initially until 31 May 2027.

The ideal candidate will be interested in health research and acquiring the skills required for successful research delivery.

The post combines both desk-based and patient-facing duties including:

• Participant recruitment, including telephone interviews, & supporting clinic visits.
• Data collection, processing and management
• Database development
• Coordinating the dispatch and receipt of sample collection packs
• Sample storage and audits

This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) scheme and offers full time hours (36.5 per week) from November 2026 to May 2027. You will work from the University of Exeter.

• Closing Date: 25/10/26
• Interview Date: 10/11/2026 or 11/11/2026
• Role
  
  Start Date:
  
  As soon as possible after interview
• Role End Date: 31/05/2027

£28,029 per annum

Working under the direction of the BRC research trial managers, this role will facilitate the successful delivery of the BRIGHT study, and other diabetes projects, to time and target in line with funder and other stakeholder requirements.

• Supporting the recruitment of patient participants, including telephone interviews & participant clinic visits
• Coordinating the dispatch and receipt of sample collection packs
  
  Collection, recording, verification and storage of research data
• Developing systems for tracking participant visits and samples
• Assist with sample audits and sample collation for external analysis
• Other duties appropriate to the role and as required by your line manager which may include preliminary data analysis and assisting with sample processing & other laboratory tasks

• Research project coordination experience
• Bespoke research & healthcare databases eg REDCap & EPIC
• Team work within a multi-disciplinary team across NHS and academic organisations
• Research governance including GCP, HTA and Informed Consent
• Opportunity to join internal scientific meetings & contribute to data analysis
• Develop a network of contacts.

You will be asked to complete the university’s mandatory online training in:

• Safeguarding on our Campuses
• Diversity in the Workplace
• Health and Safety Introduction
• Information Governance and Security

• Regular meetings with the line manager and immediate team
• Wider support from research trial managers & other researchers
• On the job training and shadowing
• The university offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team.

You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University including:

• Flexible/hybrid working
• Generous pension
• A holiday allowance of 39 days per year
• Totum Card (student discount)
• Salary Exchange Schemes such as the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted membership to the university's sports facilities including cricket centre, indoor/outdoor pools, squash courts and fitness centre’s.
• The university offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team.
• All Graduates are offered a ‘how to make the most of your internship’ guide.
• You will have access to the university’s Career Mentor…