Assistant Service Manager

BSO Recruitment & Selection Services; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a candidate for the role of a post-holder to assist in the management and quality delivery of services in Craigavon. The ideal applicant will bring 6 years of experience in middle management within complex organizations and demonstrate strong leadership and operational skills. This permanent position offers a salary range of £53,755 to £60,504 per annum, with an expected workweek of 37.5 hours.

Qualifications

• 6 years’ experience at middle management (Band 6 or above) in a major complex organisation.
• 5 years in a senior management role (band 7) in an acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Service in developing and delivering services.
• Act as first point of contact for operational issues.
• Lead and implement service changes for improved patient care.

Skills

People management

Organisational skills

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

The post-holder will assist the Head of Service /Chief Operational Officer DHH in the strategic development, co-ordination and delivery of high-quality services, including the management of unscheduled care pressures. The post holder will support the HOS with management of Clinical Areas, Physician Associates, Resident Doctors and Speciality remit. In addition, the post holder will work with the HOS to present performance reports, papers at the request of the Chief Operational Officer DHH. The post holder will liaise closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team to improve channels of communication, allow maximum utilisation of resources, and promote continuity and co-ordination of the services within their sphere of responsibility. The post-holder will provide clear leadership and oversee the co-ordination of all staff within their span of control.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Service in the review, development, implementation and delivery of services, ensuring integration with corporate and service group strategies and service delivery priorities.
• Support in day to day operational delivery of services and act as first point of contact for any operational issues that require action and escalation.
• Lead and implement service changes, working with key stake holders to redesign plan and deliver to improve patient care pathways in collaboration with the speciality Clinical Leads.

Skills and Qualifications

• 6 years’ experience at middle management (Band 6 or above), within a major complex organisation/ 5 years in a senior management role (band 7) in an acute hospital setting. or A university degree or equivalent
• Successfully demonstrated people management, and organisational skills for a minimum of 2 years

Further Information

Vacancy ID 1744593 Job ref. 55303927 Job Sector Medical and Healthcare,General Management Area Co Armagh Location Craigavon Salary £53,755- £60,504 per annum No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 37.5 Published date 10/11/2025 Closing date 21/11/2025 Worktime To be confirmed