Microbiology Administrator in Exeter

We are delighted to be able to recruit an Administrator to join the Microbiology team within the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based at RDUH, Wonford, Exeter. We are seeking an Administrator to assist with providing a comprehensive administrative support function to Managers, the scientific team and Consultants.

The Microbiology Department at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is based across two hospitals, the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and North Devon District Hospital. It is part of the Pathology service providing a diagnostic Microbiology service to the Trust and community across Northern and Eastern Devon.

You will be providing administrative support to the busy Microbiology team, including Managers, Consultants, Seniors, Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants. You will be assisting in the monitoring of Consultant and Laboratory email inboxes and clinics, answering phone calls, using the electronic staff record on a daily basis and supporting laboratory meetings and other administrative functions. This will require excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, and a confident and mature approach to work.

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated candidate with relevant experience. To be the successful candidate, as well as being friendly and reliable, you will need a flexible attitude towards work with good organisational skills, self-motivation, attention to detail and good interpersonal skills. You must have the ability to work under pressure and work well within a team. It is essential that applicants are able to demonstrate strong IT skills, which must include knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Experience of using Epic EPR, Health roster, ESR and Medirota would be an advantage.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm. Full or part-time working will be considered. Please note, this is a fixed term contract until 09/01/28.

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.

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.

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.

Salary Band 3: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. Frequency Annual. Vacancy Reference 185-793-13869. Contract Type Fixed Term. Closing Date 17 August, 2026. Job Category Administration. Staff Group Additional Clinical Services.