Role Summary
The Research and Development department at Royal Devon manages multi-million pound research infrastructures and grant funding supporting the Trusts cutting edge portfolio of clinical trials and studies across a breadth of health conditions. We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our team to help to continually grow and manage our research portfolio, you will also work with the Trusts clinical researchers providing finance advice and support, and will also support the Trusts commercial research portfolio. This role will provide the post holder with varied experience across NHS, DHSC, University and life sciences finance with an opportunity to also work closely with the Trusts management accounts team.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The Research and Development (R&D) Directorate is entirely funded with external income which comes from multiple sources. This changes year on year and throughout the year related to direct patient activity, commercial and non-commercial research grants, Department of Health and Social Care Excess Treatment Costs and National Institute for Health and Social Care Research (NIHR) infrastructure and strategic funding.
The post holder will:
Oversee the finance team within the Research and Development (R&D) Directorate ensuring financial information is processed in accordance with internal Trust procedures and standing financial instructions and external requirements of the NIHR, Charity and Life Sciences commercial partners.
Provide comprehensive support for the management of R&D funding, which will include ensuring there are robust processes in place for the management of R&D finance including commercial and non-commercial income projection, activity costing, cost recovery and funding distribution across the whole Trust and managing highly complex enquiries in relation to these.
Work closely with the R&D Director and Associate Directors, Lead Research Nurse and Matron and Senior R&D Manager to provide financial assistance and advice as required to the R&D professional services and clinical teams and contribute to corporate reporting including to the Trust Board and external NIHR funders and providing strategic and business planning advice to the senior R&D team.
Prepare and complete internal Trust and external accounts and returns, ensuring this meets internal and external timescales and legal requirements, interpreting these where necessary.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. 9-5
Interview Date: 24th November 2025
For further information please contact: Helen Quinn, Research and Development Director helen.quinn@nhs.net or Elizabeth Gordon, Lead Research Nurse elizabeth.gordon2@nhs.net for further information
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.
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.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
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.
Benefits
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.
