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Administrative Services Manager
The closing date is 21 May 2025
We are currently looking for a confident, supportive leader with significant experience in team supervision and development to oversee the management of 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 an interest in, and aptitude for, strengthening and expanding working relationships within and outside of the department. The post holder will prioritize team building to ensure effective teamwork while supporting initiatives to improve engagement with service stakeholders. The standardization of processes will be a key focus to ensure consistent quality of service in line with best practices for the benefit of patients, staff, and the Trust.
This role requires a positive attitude and outlook, a willingness to embrace change, a supportive and nurturing management style, and a desire to improve and innovate.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. 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.
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 over 2,000 square miles across Devon, with some specialist services extending to 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 various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and people's homes. We also offer primary care services, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to local universities position us at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling us to provide world-class care to our communities.
It's never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help shape our services during this ongoing integration journey.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.
More detail about the role
This role involves ensuring the administrative service is appropriately resourced and supports the needs of the Cancer MDTs and their patients. The post holder will motivate and support the administrative workforce, fostering a patient-centered approach and promoting continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, patient care, and cost-effectiveness across the Trust.
Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining high standards of information security, safeguarding patient and staff confidentiality, and upholding the professional image of the Trust.
Based in the Cancer MDT Department, the Administrative Services Manager will support the Cancer Services team by managing Admin Line Managers to effectively support the MDT teams. This includes scheduling workloads, supporting team meetings through effective communication, and refining MDT administrative processes.
Collaboration with managers within the service will be essential to ensure consistency and 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 Cancer Performance Manager informed of relevant issues.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and proactive individual to support Cancer Services and contribute to high-quality patient care.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Daniel Spelman - Cancer Performance Manager
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 actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, recognizing the benefits of 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 the vacancy when sufficient applications are received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, merging the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
We are committed to developing and supporting our staff, which may include funding for qualifications, days off for study, CPD, or rotational placements to enhance skills. We aim to help you progress within the NHS.
Looking after you is important to us.
We support a healthy work-life balance through flexible working and family-friendly policies. Starting with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), this increases to 33 days plus bank holidays. Staff also have access to comprehensive occupational health services, including counseling and wellbeing activities.
Salary is not the only benefit
Staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure, as well as options to spread the cost of technology and home appliances, are available.
Additional benefits include:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including an onsite nursery at Exeter.
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme, one of the most comprehensive in the UK.
Cycle to work scheme
If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification General Requirements
- See the job description above; a full job description can be downloaded where applicable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. An application for Disclosure will be made to the DBS to check for any criminal convictions.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust