Job Overview
Are you an experienced Manager who wants real influence, autonomy and the chance to shape high‑quality sexual health services for local communities? We are looking for a confident and values‑led Sexual Health Service Manager to lead the Cheshire West and Chester Sexual Health Service. This senior leadership role is responsible for service delivery, people leadership, performance and quality, working closely with our General Manager and Clinical Leads.
Benefits
In return, we offer:
* A salary of £45,000 - £50,000 with access to our group pension
* Membership of My Reward Hub, giving discounts, cashback and voucher offers
* Access to your wages as you earn them
* Online and in‑person wellbeing support, including mental health services, financial wellbeing tools, coaching and counselling
* Access to e‑learning, bespoke career pathways and professional development through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise team
* An open, just culture that encourages idea sharing and is supported by ringfenced innovation funding
* Recognition for working in an organisation where the majority of services are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC
Main Responsibilities
As Sexual Health Service Manager, you will lead and manage a multidisciplinary team delivering a comprehensive, high‑quality sexual health service. You will be accountable for operational delivery, performance, quality, finance and workforce, ensuring services meet contractual, regulatory and patient expectations.
* Provide visible, values‑led leadership to clinical and non‑clinical teams.
* Hold overall accountability for service performance, KPIs and quality outcomes.
* Manage the service budget and financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
* Use data, insight and feedback to drive continuous service improvement.
* Ensure services are safe, confidential, accessible and responsive to diverse communities.
* Work collaboratively with Clinical Leads to support clinical governance and supervision.
* Lead workforce development, including performance management, appraisals and talent development.
* Build strong relationships with commissioners, partners and community organisations.
* Support service development, innovation and strategic planning in line with public health priorities.
* Represent the service at senior meetings and contractual performance reviews.
Person Specification
Essential
* Willing to obtain CQC Registered Manager status.
* Significant experience leading teams within health or social care.
* Proven experience managing KPIs, contracts and complex performance data.
* Strong financial and budget management experience.
* Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills.
* Experience implementing and leading change across services.
* Demonstrable track record of delivering safe, effective and well‑governed services.
* Ability to work autonomously and make sound operational and strategic decisions.
* Confident using IT systems and digital reporting tools.
* Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
Desirable
* Degree or postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience.
* Extensive experience in health or social care management at a senior level.
* Experience leading large‑scale change or service transformation.
* Knowledge of community health or sexual health services.
* Experience of service marketing, innovation or business development.
Equal Opportunities
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
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