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Digital service manager

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Location
St Leonards On Sea, England
Salary
£57,528 - £64,750 per annum, pro rata
Profession
Manager and corporate
Grade
Band 8
Deadline
11 Jun 2026
Contract Type
23 months (fixed term)
Posted Date
28 May 2026

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Job overview

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for an experienced and motivated Service Manager for Digital to join our Digital team. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior leader to help shape and support the delivery of high-quality, safe and sustainable digital services across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide operational leadership to support the delivery and continuous improvement of digital services.
  • Work with senior leaders to develop and strengthen governance, workforce, financial and service management arrangements.
  • Support the management of contracts, service level agreements and performance reporting.
  • Lead and support recruitment, retention, development and staff wellbeing across the digital function.
  • Build strong and effective relationships with internal teams, external partners and third-party suppliers.
  • Contribute to strategic planning, business case development and service modernisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

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This advert is for Digital service manager with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards On Sea, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is 23 months (fixed term). The application deadline is 11 Jun 2026.

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