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Role Summary
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.
About the Role
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 the 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, then 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 helen.bowmer@nhs.net.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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