Administrative Line Manager

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

There is opportunity to join our administrative team at the Nightingale Hospital Exeter, working across the different services located on the site. This includes the following services: Southwest Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre, Centre of Excellence for Eyes, Rheumatology, the Buttercup Unit, and the Devon Diagnostic Centre.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the line management of the administrative staff and processes within the Nightingale Hospital Exeter. This is a diverse role which will give exposure to a mixture of line management and operational service management. The role reports to the Administrative Services Manager for the Nightingale Hospital Exeter.

Duties will include oversight and management of departmental rotas, requiring excellent communication and organisation skills and previous experience of managing complex rotas. The individual must be flexible in collaborating with other admin teams who make use of the Nightingale site and be able to support this by visiting and travelling to other hospital sites. They will support with the development, implementation, and following of administrative processes.

You must have the ability to communicate with people calmly, sensitively, and effectively both on the telephone and in person, and across all roles. The Nightingale is unique in its purpose as a system asset, and the role will require someone who can oversee and support staff in managing complex administrative pathways.

If you feel you would be able to meet the demands of this challenging and rewarding role, we would be delighted to hear from you. Visits are welcome and encouraged.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, normal working hours, flexible working considered.

Interview Date: Thursday 27th February 2025. This will need to be attended in person as there will be an activity.

For further information please contact: Helen Bowmer, Admin Services Manager, on .

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.

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.

Person Specification Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

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Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust