Administrative Services Manager

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Administrative Services Manager to lead a dedicated team within the Cancer MDT Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and enhance administrative services, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with best practices. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership and organizational skills, fostering a collaborative environment while prioritizing team engagement and process standardization. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusivity, and make a significant impact on patient outcomes and service delivery.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Staff Discounts

NHS Pension

Cycle Schemes

Occupational Health Services

Qualifications

• Significant experience in team supervision and development.
• Strong interest in building relationships within and outside the department.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of administrative services for Cancer MDTs.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and maintain high standards of confidentiality.

Skills

Team Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Process Standardization

Patient-Centered Approach

Education

Degree in Healthcare Management

Relevant Professional Qualifications

Job description

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Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Role Summary

We are currently looking for a confident, supportive leader with significant experience of 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, with 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 team working while supporting initiatives to improve engagement with service stakeholders. 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, willingness to embrace change, a supportive and nurturing management style, and a desire to promote a culture where the patient, their safety, and care are at the forefront. If this describes you, we welcome your application.

About the Role

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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 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining high standards of information security, safeguarding patient and staff confidentiality. The post holder will uphold the professional image of the Trust through 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 support MDT teams effectively. 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 practice consistency and sharing of best practices. The post holder will act as a key link between administrative staff and senior management, cascading information 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 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 believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognize the advantages 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 2, combining the expertise of 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 2,000 square miles across Devon, with some specialist services extending 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 hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community hospitals, outpatient clinics, and homes. We also offer primary care, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

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

Our values are central to our work. Click here to learn more.

It is an exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help shape our services during our ongoing integration.

We prioritize your wellbeing with flexible working, family-friendly policies, and comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities.

We support your career development with funding for qualifications, CPD, and placements. Salary is complemented by staff discounts, the Blue Light Card, NHS pension, cycle schemes, and more. If interested, we would love to hear from you.