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Want to be involved in the biggest hospital building programme in a generation? This is an exciting opportunity for a proven operational manager to be an integral part of a major programme to future proof our hospital services to provide better care for patients, a better place to work for our NHS staff and to help the NHS reach its net zero carbon ambitions.

Our Future Hospital programme

North Devon District Hospital is one of 40 hospitals included in the Government’s New Hospital Programme. Backed by an initial £3.7 billion of investment, this commitment forms part of the Health Infrastructure Plan, a strategic long term programme of investment to ensure our health‑care system, and its staff, has the world‑class facilities it needs for the future.

Your role will be to work with the programme’s clinical and non‑clinical teams to help create a strategic design solution to redevelop and futureproof the existing hospital to provide better care for patients, a better place to work for our NHS staff and to help the NHS reach its net zero carbon ambit ion.

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

About you

This is high profile programme and you will be the conduit between operational and clinical teams and the Our Future Hospital Programme team to ensure operational and clinical input and ownership of the elements in the cases, as well as identifying and quantifying the benefits of change and investment.

As a key member of the OFH programme you will be solution focussed when working through any problems and will work across teams to ensure that projects are planned, managed and delivered on time and in line with the programme plan. You will be self‑motivated, proactive and enthusiastic, working collaboratively with all stakeholder groups to achieve the programme ambitions.

What are we looking for?

• Proven NHS operational manager experience for a minimum of 2 years
• Excellent organisational, problem solving and planning skills with sound understanding of governance
• Proven experience of producing project documentation, business cases, excellent risk and issue management and clear and concise report writing skills
• Ability to work in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external staff, suppliers and stakeholders

What we can offer:

• A supportive and friendly team environment to help you develop in our wider organisation.
• NHS benefits - including length of service and pension (if applicable)
• An exciting and rewarding role in which you can really make a difference for the local community of Northern Devon.

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week, office based at North Devon District Hospital. This post is offered on a 24 month Fixed Term Contract, with the potential to extend, subject to national funding. Secondment into the role for 24 months is also an option.

Please note, This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy. T his is a fixed term contract until 1/02/2028. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

For further information please contact: Nicola Brewer, OFH Associate Programme Director, nicolabrewer1@nhs.net or 01271 337774

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 Trustand Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

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.

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.

• Salary Band 7: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-8534-12093
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Closing Date 04 January, 2026
• Job Category Project Management