Role Summary
We have a very desirable and rare opportunity for an Administrative Line Manager to join our Women’s & Child Health Care Group on a permanent basis at 37.5 hours per week with a shift pattern of Monday-Friday. Due to the broadness of this role and heavy leadership element, we are very much looking for support on a Mon-Fri spread of shifts rather than condensed hours. There will be opportunity for 1 day working from home when training and competencies are completed.
Our desired candidate will have demonstrable people management skills and experience with exceptional problem solving & attention to detail capability. You’ll be adept at motivating a team, planning & organising your own and a team’s workload. You will be at ease adapting to changing demands while maintaining a focus to ensure positive outcomes, KPI’s and deadlines are achieved. You believe in and will demonstrate a mature, fair, enthusiastic and positive leadership style to ensure our Administrative Teams are cared for and supported.
Previous demonstrable strong skills and experience of leadership is of upmost importance to us and we are looking for confidence and knowledge of core people management policies & Toolkits such as ‘Flexible Working’, 'Special Leave' ‘Probationary Period’, ‘Supporting Health & Wellbeing’ to name a few, knowledge and experience of Health Roster would be advantageous.
Thorough understanding of national NHS performance targets such as 18 week RTT, Cancer Targets and PTL validation workflows are really integral to this role.
If you’re looking to be part of a caring, supportive, innovative and quality focussed team and you meet the essential criteria’s within our Person Specification within the Job Description, we’d love for you to apply!
*If you apply and are short listed for interview, you will be welcome to contact the hiring senior manager and panel members to ask any questions that you may have in preparation for your interview & testing*
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Briefly, the Administrative Line Manager is responsible for the line management of administrative and clerical staff and overseeing the day to day running of administrative functions within the Women’s & Child Health Care Group. There will be close working relationships with clinical colleagues, senior managers and support teams within the Trust. This role will involve HR elements such as recruitment & retention and attendance and performance monitoring. Awareness and implementation of Health & Safety protocols, coaching & mentoring, training, operational & admin workflow data collation and monitoring. This role also plays an active role in quality & change management projects. The Administrative Line Manager supports the Administration Service Manager to turn strategy into tangible positive results and outcomes.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week across Monday to Friday. Following completion of relevant training and at the Administration Service Manager’s discretion, 1 day working from home can be supported.
Interview Date: Thursday 20th November 2025 (To include testing)
Please note, this is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
For further information please contact: Miss Kim Walters - Admin Service Manager - kim.walters@nhs.net
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 recognise the advantages of having 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 vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both 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 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach 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 two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything 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 to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
