Assistant Support Manager Diagnostic Management/ Bed Based Services
The closing date is 17 June 2026
An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Diagnostics and Clinical Support Services Divisional Management Team at Leighton Hospital as an Assistant Support Manager.
The post holder will work alongside the Support Manager, Divisional Head of Nursing/Healthcare Professions and Bed Based Leadership team. The role will involve deputising for the Support Manager as and when required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Divisional Management support team to ensure effective service delivery of the Divisional Management function, including support to Bed Based services in the division, which includes Elmhurst, Wards 21b and 27 and the Discharge Lounge.
The successful candidate will be expected to manage the medical rota for the ward-based resident doctor and GP team, ensuring effective rota fill, and management of annual leave. Alongside being an active member of the Bed Based Leadership Team, supporting the monitoring of quality and performance standards in order to deliver high quality patient care.
It is essential that the post holder can exercise initiative suitable to the role and is fully supportive to other colleagues in the administrative team.
A key requirement of the post is to proactively provide administrative support to the Head of Nursing/Healthcare professions, including diary management and meeting preparation. It may be necessary to deputise for the Support Manager when necessary.
Job responsibilities
Ideally, previous team leadership experience is preferred; however all tasks involved in the role can be learnt through job exposure. Full training and support will be given upon commencement in post for all areas of the job description.
The ideal candidate will also have a background of managing staff in areas such as annual leave, sickness management and other HR issues.
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
* NHS experience
Skills
* Ability to prioritise own work, across the Division, liaising with other staff & teams
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Proficient in computer skills, ECDL or equivalent Microsoft Office
* Diplomacy and ability to deal with difficult situations
Management
* Supervisory skills/training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
#J-18808-Ljbffr