Service Manager Acute Care

Job overview

Exciting Opportunity: Service Manager – Acute Care

Are you an ambitious and driven individual looking to take the next step in your NHS career? We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join the Acute Care Directorate as a Service Manager.

This is a pivotal role in which you will play a key part in delivering high-quality patient care, driving service improvements, and ensuring operational efficiency within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will work closely with clinical and managerial colleagues to enhance patient pathways, optimise resources, and support strategic service developments.

If you are passionate about healthcare management and eager to contribute to the ongoing success of our medical specialties, we invite you to apply and be a part of our dedicated team!

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to provide operational management support, working closely with clinicians, managers and staff to ensure that services are responsive to patients and provided to the highest possible standard.

The successful candidate will have proven operational management experience within an acute hospital setting in an operational role, including experience in staff management and delivering services. Knowledge and experience of how to maximise compliance to referral to treatment targets, including waiting list management and management of outpatient clinics, would be highly desirable.

In order to meet this challenge, you will be a team player with excellent communication skills and a drive to improve patient experience. A flexible and proactive approach is essential, and you will need to have the skills to prioritise and plan your workload in a busy environment.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.