This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However in line with Cornwall first principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Reporting to the Group Manager, the Service Manager will support the Clinical Director and Clinical Matron to effectively deliver the integrated clinical, operational and financial performance of the Specialties for which they are responsible.
Responsibilities
This role is responsible for ensuring national and local access targets are achieved, along with ensuring all aspects of people, performance and financial objectives are delivered as per Specialty business plans.
The Service Manager will provide strong leadership at a Specialty level, ensuring that there are appropriate systems and processes in place to deliver objectives and drive forward the service to improve the operational effectiveness.
The post holder is expected to provide proactive and visible leadership. Leadership will span four key areas: service leadership, people and personal leadership, quality leadership and collaborative leadership.
All leaders are expected to work as part of a cohesive team and, when necessary, to take lead responsibility for corporate issues outside their immediate sphere of responsibility in order to achieve the corporate objectives of the Trust.
Provide leadership to the Specialties for which they are responsible and contribute to developing strategic direction.
Be accountable for the operational management of the Specialty.
Support the Group Manager with the financial performance of the Group with oversight of each specialty allotted to the post, balancing the potentially conflicting demands of budgetary requirements and clinical standards to achieve financial targets.
Ensure specialty-level commitment to develop plans to move the Trust to 7/7 working.
Report to Group Board meetings on specialty performance.
Represent the specialty at local levels, developing partnerships, sharing best practice and integrating this knowledge within the Trust.
Participate in the on‑call rota for the Trust and be available for onsite weekend working when required.
Set an example to other staff through own personal behaviours.
Eligibility and Checks
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
* Identity Checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
* Right to work in the UK
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026
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