# Band 6 Assistant Service Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-6-assistant-service-manager/fc129f9b-522c-4c68-ba45-475585bc1a1c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-6-assistant-service-manager/fc129f9b-522c-4c68-ba45-475585bc1a1c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** North Middlesex University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Service manager - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-05T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-21T09:51:41.716Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Royal_Free_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Obstetrics_Maternity_Neonates/Obstetrics_Maternity_Neonates-v8234624 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8234624?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Assistant Service Manager to join Women's and Neonatal Services at North Middlesex University Hospital. This role provides an opportunity to work at the heart of a busy and continually evolving service supporting Obstetrics, Maternity and Neonatal care. The post holder will work closely with the Service Manager, Clinical Leads, Matrons and multidisciplinary teams to support the delivery of high-quality services for women, babies and their families. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting service performance, patient access, workforce management and the effective delivery of administrative and operational functions across the department. They will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership skills, sound judgement and a proactive approach to problem-solving, whilst building positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. This position is suited to an experienced NHS manager who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable balancing day-to-day service demands with the need to support longer-term service objectives. The ability to remain organised, resilient and adaptable, whilst maintaining a focus on patient experience and service quality, is essential. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will work closely with the Service Manager and Clinical Leads and will be responsible for supporting the operational management and delivery of Women's and Neonatal Services, including Obstetrics, Maternity and Neonatal services at North Middlesex University Hospital. The role will deputise for the Service Manager as required and provide day-to-day leadership to administrative and operational teams to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred services. The post holder will be expected to exercise initiative, prioritise conflicting work demands and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, internal and external stakeholders to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality care and an excellent patient experience. This requires the ability to achieve objectives through influence, collaboration and effective stakeholder management. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of service management within an NHS setting - Experience of leading and motivating teams - Experience of operational performance management - Experience of service improvement and change management - Experience of managing administrative services and patient pathways - Experience of budget management **Desirable** - Experience of business case development and service planning ### Skills and aptitudes **Essential** - Strong leadership and people management skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to influence and negotiate effectively - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to interpret complex information and make decisions - Knowledge of NHS performance standards including Maternity and Neonatal access targets - Knowledge of governance and risk management processes - Competent in Microsoft Office and NHS IT systems - Knowledge of service improvement and project management methodologies ### Royal Free shared commitments **Essential** - Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments ### Personal qualities and attributes **Essential** - Demonstrates Royal Free shared commitments and values - Able to work independently and use initiative - Organised and able to prioritise competing demands - Resilient and adaptable in a changing environment - Collaborative and approachable leadership style - Commitment to improving patient experience and service quality - Flexible approach to service needs ### Education and professional qualifications **Essential** - Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a healthcare management setting - Management or leadership qualification or equivalent experience - Evidence of continuing professional development **Desirable** - Further management training ## Documents - [fs (pdf, 352.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10544935) - [jd (pdf, 280.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10629191) - [ps (pdf, 216.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10629192) - [corporate, admin & clerical, other - benefits, about rfl, shared commitments and governing objectives (pdf, 646.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2753) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.