Project Support Officer

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust as a Project Support Officer, helping to optimize healthcare resources and improve patient care. This versatile role involves coordinating project activities and supporting frontline teams in a dynamic environment focused on enhancing service delivery. Enjoy meaningful work with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with clinical teams.
• Proactive, organized, and flexible attitude is essential.
• Experience in project support or management is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support various project tasks and coordinate team activities.
• Maintain project documentation and prepare agendas.
• Assist Project Managers in managing workloads and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

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Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Barnstaple, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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4

Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

Job Description:

Role Summary

As a Project Support Officer, you will be involved in various project tasks, supporting colleagues and coordinating activities across the team. You will provide project management support to Project Managers and staff, maintaining project documentation such as plans, reports, and logs to a high standard. You will also manage your workload, including preparing agendas, managing calendars, and emails.

About the Role

For more details, please refer to the full job description linked below.

More about the role

The NHS is focusing on transforming healthcare to optimize resources and improve patient care. The Transformation Team at RDUH has a successful track record of delivering benefits across Devon, supporting service improvements in productivity, quality, safety, and financial management. We seek a Project Support Officer to assist in delivering project and program activities, offering a great opportunity to move into project management roles.

We need dedicated individuals to support frontline teams, foster teamwork, and develop solutions to healthcare challenges. We offer a supportive environment, development opportunities, and meaningful work that impacts patients and communities.

The role involves supporting project work, coordinating team activities, and ensuring documentation standards. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and collaborate with clinical and operational teams to diagnose issues and implement solutions. Projects may include capital estates, clinical pathway redesign, digital schemes, or innovation initiatives.

We seek organized, proactive, positive, and flexible colleagues passionate about improving patient outcomes and making a difference.

Working hours: Monday - Friday (Hybrid/Flexible working available)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Salary: The advertised salary reflects Agenda for Change 5/6 rates, including a pay award to be implemented later this year. If you join before the award, salary will be backdated accordingly.

Additional information: For further details, contact Martin Dowdall - Senior Programme Manager. The Trust values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Preference will be given to NHS At Risk staff. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications are received.

About Us

We are the largest employer in Devon, serving over , staff across a wide geographical area. We provide emergency, specialist, and general medical services, along with integrated health and social care. Our facilities include North Devon District Hospital and Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, supported by research and innovation efforts. Join us to help shape our services and support our staff’s development and wellbeing.