Job vacancy: Team Leader - General Surgery & Urology, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torquay

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Job summary

Main area

Coastal

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 4

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 0900-1700)

Job ref

388-6828941-A&C

Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Torbay NHS Trust
Town: Torquay
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/04/2025 23:59

Team Leader - General Surgery & Urology

NHS AfC: Band 4

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

Good level of general education
Keyboard Skills
NVQ3 in Administration or equivalent

Desirable criteria

Management qualification or relevant experience

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

Evidence of problem solving skills
Experience of change management
Experience working with PCs and spread sheets
Understanding & knowledge of Patient Administration System (PAS), PTLs, Infoflex, Allocate, CRIS, e-Referral etc
Customer Care
Experience in working within multi skilled teams

Desirable criteria

Proven relevant NHS supervisory experience
Knowledge of Patient Access Policy
Understanding of performance targets and waiting lists
Experience of compiling departmental timetables and rotas

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.