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.
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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.
Role Summary
As a Project Support Officer you will be involved in a range of project work – working as part of our wider team and supporting a range of colleagues and project tasks, as well as coordinating activities across the team. You will provide project management support to Project Managers and Royal Devon staff, ensuring that all project documentation such as project plans, highlight reports, lessons learned reports, risks and issues logs are maintained to a high standard. The post holder will be responsible for their own workload, including having responsibility for preparing meeting agendas and papers, managing the teams’ calendars and email account.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
There has never been a more important time to take a transformational approach to healthcare in order to make the best possible use of our precious resources and provide the best possible care to our patients.
The Transformation Team at the RDUH has a strong track record of delivering real benefits for the population of Devon. We support teams across acute, community and corporate areas to transform and improve services by focussing on productivity, quality, safety, and financial delivery – all essential to respond to the current pressures that the NHS is facing and to support the Trust’s ability to deliver our 25/26 operating plan and achieve financial balance.
We are seeking a Project Support Officer to join the team. This is a critical role that supports the wider team with delivery of essential project and programme activities and is a great springboard into Project Management roles.
In the challenging times the NHS is experiencing, we need brilliant people to support our front line teams to improve services – by empowering teams, building skills and confidence, and inspiring people to work together to find creative solutions to challenges. In return, we offer a supportive and trusting environment, development opportunities, and the chance to immerse yourself in work that makes a real difference to patients and colleagues.
As a Project Support Officer you will be involved in a range of project work – working as part of our wider team and supporting a range of colleagues and project tasks, as well as coordinating activities across the team. You will provide project management support to Project Managers and Royal Devon staff, ensuring that all project documentation such as project plans, highlight reports, lessons learned reports, risks and issues logs are maintained to a high standard. The post holder will be responsible for their own workload, including having responsibility for preparing meeting agendas and papers, managing the teams’ calendars and email account.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You will collaborate with clinical and operational teams to diagnose the root causes of issues, design and test solutions, and enact sustainable changes. Projects range from large scale capital estates programmes to clinical pathway redesign, to digital innovation schemes or supporting individuals to deliver a “Your Brilliant Idea”.
We’re looking for colleagues who are organised, proactive, positive and flexible. Most importantly, we are looking for people who are passionate about improving patient outcomes and delivering changes that make a real difference for our patients, communities and services.
Working Pattern:37.5 hours Monday - Friday (Hybrid/Flexible working available)
Interview Date: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:Martin Dowdall - Senior Programme Manageronmartin.dowdall@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.
TheRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trustwas established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both theRoyal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
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