NHS Service Manager (Band 7) – Flexible Leadership

Transformation Unit; Warwick; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lease Car Scheme

Electronics Scheme

Discounted Leisure and Travel

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Service Manager (Band 7) at Warwick Hospital. The role leads elective medicine specialities, delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care within the Trust’s priorities.

You will oversee performance, risk and governance, and support managers across Cardiology, Respiratory and Diabetes/Endocrine services, while promoting a positive, inclusive working culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified management professional with NHS experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities with emphasis on service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist the Operations Manager in day-to-day management of the speciality and services.
• Contribute to development and provision of high-quality, patient-centred services within available resources.
• Monitor performance against constitutional standards and national/local priorities; manage risk and complaints.
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships across services within the portfolio.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation skills

Negotiation

IT literacy

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree or equivalent level of ability gained through substantial NHS experience in a management setting

Specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures

Postgraduate Qualification or equivalent

Job description

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Service Manager (Band 7) at Warwick Hospital. The role leads elective medicine specialities, delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care within the Trust’s priorities.

You will oversee performance, risk and governance, and support managers across Cardiology, Respiratory and Diabetes/Endocrine services, while promoting a positive, inclusive working culture.