Deputy Support Manager

Company: Royal Devon And Exeter Nhs Foundation Trust
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Location: Rawridge
Job Description:

Role Summary

This role will support a directorate and assist in managing inpatient waiting lists in accordance with the Patient Access Waiting List Policy. Responsibilities include managing teams within a site or section, making direct bookings (minimum hours per week), coordinating multi‑disciplinary Booked Admissions meetings, maintaining information systems, developing and implementing operating procedures, monitoring performance improvement, deputising for the Booked Admissions Manager, providing training, and supporting the project management of various initiatives. The role may also involve financial and personnel administration and dealing with patients and their families. The postholder will be based at Bideford Community Hospital.

Equal Opportunities and EEO Statement

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture. Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and family‑friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with paid annual leave, increasing as experience grows. You will benefit from comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, wellbeing activities, and groups. We support your professional development through funding for qualifications and CPD opportunities. Salary is not the only financial benefit; you will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts and technology support.

  • National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
  • Salary sacrifice options.
  • Car lease schemes.
  • The NHS Pension scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is of interest, we would love to hear from you.

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Posted: July 21st, 2026