We are looking for a competent, enthusiastic and motivated Team Leader to join the Endoscopy Admin team on a 12-month fixed term contract or a secondment for existing staff. This post is designed for a highly motivated and enthusiastic team player to join an extremely busy team to help support and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

The Endoscopy Unit is expanding and we are looking forward to our new Endoscopy Diagnostic Centre, based at Tiverton Hospital, opening in April 2025. This role is vital in ensuring that we have the necessary staffing and resources in place before this date and you will need to ensure that you contribute to the success of our new Centre. As such, there will be a requirement for some travel between Exeter and Tiverton.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

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 peoples 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.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The Team Leader role provides day to day supervision of the Endoscopy Admin team. You must have good attention to detail together with the ability to prioritise your own and the teams work to ensure that our patients receive the best care whilst achieving key targets.

Key aspects of the role to include:

• Manage the rotas for the team
• Run an effective and efficient weekly PTL meeting ensuring that the waiting list and work queues are accurate to ensure that our key target dates are met
• Undertake or assist the Admin Line Manager in return to work interviews and absence management monitoring as well as in the delivery of PDRs and 1:1s for team members
• Support recruitment campaigns by undertaking or assisting the Admin Line Manager in shortlisting of candidates.
• Ensure that the team complete required and essential mandatory training
• To ensure Trust databases (e.g. Health Roster) are kept up to date
• Carry out routine analysis of information as directed by manager, carrying out research to support analysis of information
• Accurately take minutes at meetings

You will need to have strong IT skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills to motivate the team under challenging circumstances with a willingness to embrace change.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week however we are happy to consider applications for 30 hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Elaine Spry, Admin Line Manager on 01392 402370 or email elaine.spry@nhs.net

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

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.

Benefits

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'll help you get there.

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're 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'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll 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'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

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