SWAOC Service Coordinator

SWAOC Service Coordinator

The closing date is 09 January 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Administrative team at the Nightingale Hospital Exeter, working to support the different services located on the site. This includes the following services;
Southwest Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre, Centre of Excellence for Eyes, Rheumatology, Buttercup Unit, and the Devon Diagnostic Centre. For more information about our services please visit our website;

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.

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.

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

More detail about the role:

The successful candidate will support the leadership of the administrative and clerical staff within the Nightingale Hospital Exeter team. Your duties will also include providing a comprehensive administrative support service to the Nightingale Leadership team. This involves scheduling and organisation of services, as well as rota management and coordination. You will therefore need to have excellent planning and organisation skills. You must have the ability to communicate with people calmly, sensitively and effectively both on the telephone and in person.

A flexible and calm approach to staff and patients will be a necessity alongside the ability to support staff with the on‑going development of the Nightingale site.

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 are welcome and encouraged.

Working Pattern: 26.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, flexible working considered. This role will be based within Osprey House and Nightingale Hospital so hybrid working would not be possible.

Interview Date: Friday 16th of January 2026

For further information please contact: Grace Carter, Admin Line Manager, on  or Helen Bowmer, Admin Services Manager, on

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.

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