Role Summary
The post holder is required to support the clinical and non-clinical Theatre team and to be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities services in the Theatre area, ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
To provide oversight of the Facilities staff working on the Theatre environment to ensure a seamless approach to the provision of non-clinical services, therefore ensuring the appropriate delivery of a clean environment, and an efficient and reliable patient meal service. The role also requires monitoring of the completion of minor maintenance tasks together with any other specific tasks to meet patient’s needs, as determined by the Clinical Nurse Manager and Estates and Facilities Management.
The post holder will be required to work closely with Facilities Services staff and supervisors, with other departments and support services, actively monitor quality standards, and ensure reported deficiencies have been rectified in a timely manner.
The post holder will actively participate in the provision of high quality, cost effective service in order to comply with mandatory standards as set down in the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness in the NHS 2021, National standards for healthcare food and drink 2022, PLACE (Patient Led Assessment of the Care Environment), and the CQC (Care Quality Commission).
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Based in the vibrant university cathedral city of Exeter, the Royal Devon University NHS Foundation Trust, Eastern Services serves a local population of 420,000 across Devon with specialist services provided across a wider catchment area.
We have a strong reputation for being a high performing organization with a track record of success including an international reputation for specialist care, research and innovation. We have exciting & ambitious plans for the future to deliver high quality healthcare solutions which meet the needs of the people we serve.
We require a professional, flexible, motivated and committed person to join our team and deliver high quality, patient-focused care within a busy, progressive and varied department.
The General Theatre Department undertakes a wide range of specialties in both the elective and emergency settings including Orthopedic Trauma, ENT, Max Fax, Plastics, Vascular, General Surgery including upper GI/Colo-rectal and Urology and Robotic Urology procedures. Within this Department you will be required to participate in on calls and evening, weekend, and night working.
If you are new to the region, Devon has many areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. These include the national parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor, the coastal towns and seaside resorts of two beautiful coastlines and many picturesque villages. Exeter itself has many modern amenities with very good road, rail and air transport links
Working Pattern: To be negotiated as some mornings require an early start
Depending on your shift pattern and working hours, you may also receive additional enhancements to your pay.
Interview Date: 7th August 2025 or 13th August 2025 - To Be confirmed
Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers)
For further information please contact: Caroline Thompson, Clinical Nurse Manager Emergency Theatre on 01392 402409 caroline.thompson14@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.
