Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of clinical or administrative supervision / management level
- Experience
Significant management experience, preferably gained within a hospital or primary care setting
- Experience
Rota management and resource allocation
- Experience
Proven Change Management experience
- Qualifications
First Degree or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience
- Qualifications
Managerial qualification or equivalent level of experience within the NHS
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Sleep services
- Experience
Project management
Job overview
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen to join the Community Diagnostic Centre team as the Service Manager, until the end of March 2027.
The Service Manager is responsible for working with the various Directorate Management Team’s to support the delivery of clinical activity and development of new pathways in line with national guidance, working closely with NHS England and ICB colleagues, providing a central point of contact alongside the Project and Delivery Implementation Manager.
The post holder will provide effective and efficient day to day management of the service, line managing staff and delivering quality, performance and financial plans, whilst achieving service improvements.
Main duties of the job
Managerial/ People Management
- Line manage secretarial and administrative staff within the Department.
- Ensure robust Individual Performance Review systems, development plans and Knowledge & Skills Framework outlines are in place for all team members.
- Manage administrative and secretarial staff within speciality team in line with HR policies.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
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 Service Manager - CDC with Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in East Grinstead, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Service manager role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Secondment: 6 months (Contract end date 31 March 2027). The application deadline is 11 Oct 2026.
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