Service Manager
Closing date: 04 May 2026
Responsibilities
* Operational management of a portfolio of specialties within the Division, accountable to the Directorate Manager.
* Delivery of all operational performance targets, including access, Finance, HR and Quality standards.
* Ensure activity and quality targets are achieved, developing action plans to manage variances and provide assurance to the Directorate Manager.
* Partner with specialty clinical and nursing leads and departmental leads in achieving performance targets.
* Assist the Directorate Manager in developing services and ensuring long‑term sustainability.
* Support the production of the annual business plan for the Directorate, providing specific support for the portfolio of services.
* Manage staff and budget within the portfolio, ensuring performance targets and strategic objectives are met.
* Support the annual capacity and demand process to achieve national and local standards.
Qualifications
* Management or Professional qualification at postgraduate level or equivalent relevant experience.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Qualified to Masters level or equivalent operational experience in an associated field.
* Project Management Professional Accreditation e.g. PRINCE, PMP, or significant relevant experience.
Knowledge and Experience
* Specialist knowledge of service improvement methodology in a healthcare setting.
* Experience in presenting and communicating complex, sensitive and/or contentious information to groups of staff.
* Post qualification experience in an operational management role.
* Experience in developing and implementing procedures and change control processes.
* Experience of target management.
* Experience of financial and budgetary management.
* Experience of people/HR management.
* Proven ability in analytical skills and managing and analysing information and data.
* Experience of supporting complex, multi‑disciplinary, cross‑functional projects.
* Experience in healthcare management.
* Experience of change management.
* Experience of planning and management of project resources, including budget and procurement.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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