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Service Manager - Projects and Operations

East Cheshire NHS Trust
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Location
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Profession
Manager and corporate
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Contract Type
12 months (Fixed term)
Posted Date
16 Jun 2025

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support the delivery of key transformation projects within the trusts Clinical Support Services team.  The role will play a key role in supporting the progression of transformational opportunities across the service.  The post holder will lead projects, develop excellent relationships with key stakeholders and support the development and implementation of changes.

This role would be ideal for an individual with an understanding of service/quality improvement methodology and delivering projects within a healthcare setting.  Excellent communication, well developed analytical and organisational skills will be required together with a methodical approach to delivery of key objectives and the ability to engage and motivate others.

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

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

To provide leadership to allocated projects and services within sphere of responsibility.

To be responsible for the planning and delivery of services in conjunction with the Directorate Management Team.

To be a key member of the operational management team, taking full responsibility for actions and for keeping other team members fully informed at all times.

To provide programme and/or project management support to complex redesign programmes.

To lead and support quality improvement and transformation within operational services by developing, structuring and ensuring delivery of programmes of work and projects.

To be responsible for a person-centred service that is responsive, flexible and adaptable.

To work closely with key stakeholders including specialty teams, clinicians and support services to develop services and deliver project plans.

To embed quality improvement methodology within the Directorate.

To provide support to Operational Managers as required.

To attend meetings as required and to deputise for the Operational Teams as appropriate.

To take a proactive role in ensuring systems are in place to support organisational and cultural change initiatives.

To support delivery of the transformation agenda, delivering improvements to Directorate performance and allocation of project resource.

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).

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.