Service Administrator


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Exeter, EX2 5DW
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	2 Sept 2026

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Summary

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced secretary or administrator to join our team as a Service Administrator. Based within the Ophthalmology Department on the main Royal Devon and Exeter Wonford site, the post holder will join an established team to provide comprehensive administration support for our patients and clinical team. The successful candidate must be highly motivated with excellent communication skills, enjoy working within busy team, able to prioritise their workload and can work well under pressure. We are looking for someone who is articulate, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise their own workload. You will need to enjoy the challenge of working as part of a busy team yet have the ability to use your own initiative to meet the changing needs of the department. The post holder will need to have a range of administrative experience, ideally in a secretarial role or within a Healthcare environment. If you feel you would be able to meet the demands of this challenging and rewarding role, then we would be delighted to hear from you. Visits to the department are welcome and encouraged. Working Pattern: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Hours to be confirmed. Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Please note, this is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity. For further information please contact: Karen Levy, Team Leader on karen.levy@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. 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.

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