Administration Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to work as an Administration Assistant/Receptionist within the Plastic / Breast Surgery Admin Team at a leading healthcare provider in Exeter. The role requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure. You will be part of a supportive team, communicating with patients and staff, ensuring a high standard of care and service. The position promises to be engaging and challenging, with a focus on teamwork and flexibility.

Benefits

Paid Annual Leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Occupational Health Services

Counselling and Wellbeing Activities

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Car Lease Schemes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discount Services

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills required.
• Must be highly motivated with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the secretarial, plastic trauma, and reception teams.
• Communicate with patients and staff, ensuring empathy and patience.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Initiative

Job description

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Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

c97e4c0bb509

Job Views:

3

Posted:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

Job Description:

Role Summary

We are offering you an interesting and unique opportunity to work as an Administration Assistant/Receptionist within our Plastic / Breast Surgery Admin Team. This role requires strong organisational and administrative skills, along with enthusiasm to support the secretarial, plastic trauma, and reception teams. It promises to be a challenging and engaging position.

About the Role

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More detail about the role

You must be highly motivated with excellent communication skills, able to use your initiative, and work well under pressure. Flexibility, reliability, and teamwork are essential. You will communicate with patients and staff, so empathy and patience are crucial.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Interview Date: Friday, 5th of May

For further information, please contact: Casey Bennett, Admin Line Manager - Breast Care Unit. As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We support a diverse workforce reflecting the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff across 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, combining the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Covering Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have over [number] staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. We serve more than [population] people across over [area] square miles. Our services include emergency, specialist, and general medical care at North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), along with community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home care. We also provide primary care, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our advanced equipment, technologies, and university links place us at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling us to deliver world-class care.

Our values are central to our work. Find out more here.

Joining us now is an exciting opportunity to help shape our services during our ongoing integration.

Looking after you is important to us.

We promote a healthy work-life balance through flexible working and family-friendly policies. NHS starting benefits include days of paid annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays. We offer occupational health services, counselling, wellbeing activities, and support for career development, CPD, and placements.

Financial benefits include:

• Discount services (Blue Light Card, NHS discounts)
• Salary sacrifice schemes including onsite nursery
• Car lease schemes
• The NHS Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

If you're interested, we look forward to hearing from you.