Search for more jobs in London
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Liver and Digestive Health Division at the Royal Free Hospital for a HPB & Liver Transplant Service Manager.
This role is responsible for supporting the operational management and day-to-day delivery of a nationally recognised specialist service, ensuring high standards of patient care, performance, and service efficiency.
The post holder will work closely with clinical and operational leaders to manage administrative teams, monitor service performance, support workforce planning, oversee governance processes, and deliver national and Trust targets.
The role also contributes to service development, financial management, quality improvement, and patient experience initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced healthcare manager to play a key role within a highly specialised service, helping to drive operational excellence and support the delivery of world-class care for patients undergoing HPB and liver transplant treatment.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will support the General Manager & Operations Clinical Integration Manager in the day-to-day operational management of the service. This role is based at the Royal Free site.
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
- Demonstrable experience of working in healthcare in a junior management position
- Experience of staff management and leading a team
- Budget management experience including monitoring expenditure and identifying savings
Desirable
- Introducing new ways of working
- Project management
- Experience and familiarity with business planning and preparation of business cases
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Well organised and practical with a logical, analytical approach to work
- Pays careful attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
- Flexible, collaborative and a team player
- Ability to work on own in pursuit of team objectives
- Positive and motivated
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Understanding of national NHS policy and targets.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, including oral and written skills, including chairing team meetings, writing reports.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Skilled in using an EPR system
- Strong numeracy skills with good analytical skills and ability to understand and produce information to use in problem solving
- Ability to negotiate with and influence staff at more junior and senior levels
- Ability to manage own time/ priorities with minimal supervision
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing personal development
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 7 Manager and Corporate roles in London
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Band 7 Service Manager with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 Per annum including HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Aug 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (03 Aug 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.