Band 5 Assistant Service Manager | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Hampstead is seeking an Assistant Service Manager to support the Therapy Services. The role involves ensuring smooth operations, managing temporary staff payments, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a strong organisational ability. The position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for career development and flexibility.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational ability and ability to use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage temporary staff payments and coordinate meeting invites.
• Support the oversight and recruitment of Therapy Assistants.

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to join Therapy Services in the post of Assistant Service Manager. This post is based at Royal Free hospital, Hampstead site.

This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to provide effective organisational and administrative support across a wide range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day to day running of the service. Duties include managing temporary staff payments, coordinating meeting invites and producing accurate minutes, supporting with oversight and recruitment of Therapy Assistants and delivering new starter inductions.
• Work closely with senior management and clinical leads to support the ongoing development of the service.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Flexible, adaptable, and able to embrace change as and when required.
• Ability to use initiative when dealing with situations, demonstrate strong organisational ability and maintain a professional and supportive approach in all aspects of work.

About the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we aim to help you develop your career.

How to apply / Further information

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025