Role Summary
We are currently looking for a confident, supportive leader with experience of team supervision to manage our well established and highly functioning specialist team. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to join the new management team at an early stage and participate in its development.
The ideal candidate would have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and have an interest in, and aptitude for, strengthening and expanding working relationships within and outside of the department. The post holder will place a high priority on team building to ensure effective team working while supporting initiatives to improve engagement with service stakeholders. The standardisation of processes will be a key focus of this role to ensure consistent quality of service in line with best practice for the benefit of patients, staff and the Trust.
This job requires a positive attitude and outlook, a willingness to embrace change, a supportive and nurturing management style and a desire to promote a culture in which the patient, their safety and care are at the forefront of everything we do. If this describes you, we would welcome your application for this role.
About the Role
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More information about the role
The Administrative Line Manager for Cancer Services MDT is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of administrative staff and ensuring the smooth operation of administrative functions. Working within the framework set by the Administrative Services Manager – Cancer Services MDT and the Cancer Performance Manager, the post holder will ensure that all staff are managed effectively and in alignment with the Trust’s strategic goals.
This role involves ensuring the administrative service is appropriately resourced and that its work supports the needs of the Cancer MDTs and their patients. The post holder will motivate and support the administrative workforce, fostering a patient-centred approach and promoting a culture of continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, improve patient care, and drive cost-effectiveness across the Trust.
Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining the highest standards of information security, safeguarding patient and staff confidentiality at all times. The post holder will also uphold the professional image of the Trust through their leadership and approach.
Based in the Cancer MDT Department, the Administrative Line Manager will provide business support to the Cancer Services team, managing a dedicated group of administrative staff. This includes scheduling workloads to meet service needs, supporting team meetings through effective communication, and contributing to the ongoing development and refinement of MDT administrative processes.
Collaboration with Managers within the service will be essential to ensure consistency of practice and the sharing of best practices. The post holder will act as a key link between administrative staff and senior Management, cascading information appropriately and keeping the Administrative Services Manager and senior leadership informed of relevant issues.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to play a pivotal role in supporting Cancer Services and contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Sharon Lancaster, Admin Service Manager- Cancer Services MDT 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. 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 2, 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, staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than, people, cover more than 2, 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 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 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:
1. National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
2. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
3. Car lease schemes.
4. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
5. 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.