Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group as Service Manager for our Countywide Community Stroke Team (CST) – a nationally recognised, high‑performing service delivering life‑changing rehabilitation across Northamptonshire.
This is a senior leadership role for an ambitious, values‑driven manager who thrives on service transformation, partnership working and operational leadership and who is motivated by making a tangible difference to the lives of stroke survivors and their families.
We are seeking a confident, credible leader who combines stroke expertise with strong operational and people leadership skills.
You will bring:
- Senior NHS experience, ideally within stroke, rehabilitation or complex community services
- A professional background in AHP, Nursing or Health Sciences
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing performance
- Strong financial, governance and strategic capability
- The ability to influence across organisational and system boundaries
- A leadership style that is inclusive, compassionate and accountable
- The confidence to challenge outdated practice, innovate and lead change
Above all, you will share our commitment to excellence, integrity, courage and compassion and believe that great leadership transforms patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
As Service Manager, you will have full operational and strategic responsibility for the Countywide Community Stroke Team, leading a large multidisciplinary workforce delivering specialist stroke rehabilitation in the community.
You will:
- Provide strong, visible and inspirational leadership to a diverse MDT
- Hold budgetary responsibility, shaping financially sustainable services
- Drive quality, governance and performance, including SSNAP outcomes
- Lead service development, transformation and innovation
- Work in close partnership with the Stroke Clinical Lead and Divisional Leadership (Triumvirate)
- Represent the Trust at regional and national stroke forums
- Champion patient‑centred, integrated care across health, social care and the voluntary sector
You will balance operational grip with strategic thinking, managing complexity while keeping patients, staff and quality at the centre of every decision.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
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This advert is for Service Manager for Community Stroke Team with Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust in Northampton, Midlands, 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 Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
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