Administrative Services Manager

Rdehospital; Exeter; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a proactive leader in the Cancer MDT Department, where you will oversee and enhance administrative services. This role is pivotal in fostering a patient-centered approach and ensuring compliance with standards while supporting a dynamic team. Join a forward-thinking organization that values inclusivity and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. With competitive benefits and a commitment to high-quality patient care, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

27 days of paid annual leave

Staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure

Technology and home appliance purchase schemes

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in team supervision and development.
• Ability to foster a patient-centered approach and promote continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative services for Cancer MDTs and their patients.
• Motivate and support the administrative workforce.
• Ensure compliance with relevant SOPs and maintain information security.

Skills

Team Leadership

Patient-Centered Approach

Administrative Management

Compliance Management

Education

Degree in Administration or related field

Job description

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.

About the Role

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-centred approach and promoting continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, patient care, and cost-effectiveness across the Trust.

Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with relevant SOPs and maintaining high standards of information security, safeguarding confidentiality of patients and staff. 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 Services Manager will provide business support to the Cancer Services team, managing Admin Line Managers to effectively support MDT teams. This includes scheduling workloads, supporting team meetings through effective communication, and refining MDT administrative processes.

Collaboration with managers within the service will 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, [e-mail]

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 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 have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, 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 employ over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our services, provided to over 615,000 people across more than 2,000 square miles, include emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). We also deliver integrated health and social care services, primary care, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and partnerships with local universities position us at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling us to provide world-class care.

Our values underpin all 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 shape our services during our ongoing integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We support our staff in maintaining a healthy work-life balance through flexible working, family-friendly policies, and benefits such as 27 days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 33 days.

Our occupational health services include counselling, wellbeing activities, and groups.

We will work together to develop and support you and your team.

This may include funding for qualifications, days off for study, CPD, or rotational placements to enhance your skills. We are committed to your professional growth within the NHS.

Financial and other benefits include:

• Staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure
• Technology and home appliance purchase schemes
• Discount services like Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including a nursery at Exeter
• Car lease schemes
• The NHS Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

If interested, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary: Band 6: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
• Frequency: Annual
• Vacancy Reference: 185-23428-10532
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 21 May 2025
• Job Category: Administration