
Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Communication
Strong written communication skills
- Qualifications
Leadership/Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Knowledge and Experience
Previous experience managing staff
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience working within an Healthcare environment
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Customer service or business administration qualification
- Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of the patient administration systems
Job overview
Are you an experienced administrator, looking for your next career step? Would you like the opportunity to work for a team who wants to help you progress, while also helping to make a difference?
Then we have the right role for you in our Women & Children's Division to support the Women and Children service at Broomfield Hospital
We are looking for a dedicated Junior Service Manager to support the Deputy General Manager/Service Manager in the day-to-day operational management of the Paediatric services.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
This role is responsible for ensuring outpatient clinic lists are fully utilised to maximise capacity and support timely patient care. The post holder will provide line management support to administrative staff within the Paediatric Department, including conducting appraisals, facilitating team meetings, managing performance, and supporting staff development.
The role will also support the validation of Referral to Treatment (RTT) pathways, ensuring patient records are accurate and that patients are booked in line with clinical priority and waiting time requirements. In addition, the post holder will monitor and track patients approaching or exceeding 52 weeks on their pathway, working closely with clinical and operational teams to ensure appropriate plans are implemented to support timely treatment and reduce long waits.
The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively to maintain effective patient flow and service performance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Junior Service Manager role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
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.
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This advert is for Junior Service Manager - Women & Children's Directorate with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Westcliff-on-Sea, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Service manager role. The advertised salary is £32,073 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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