Service Manager

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital service provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Service Manager for Emergency and Acute Medicine. In this role, you will oversee daily operations in a fast-paced environment, lead service improvements, and collaborate with a diverse team to ensure top-tier patient care. The successful candidate will champion operational effectiveness and uphold the Trust’s values, while contributing to strategic plans for service delivery. This opportunity combines strong leadership and commitment to patient safety within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Access to training and development programs

State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing service delivery within an emergency department.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the emergency department.
• Drive service improvements and deliver strategic plans.
• Ensure financial controls are followed within the clinical specialty.

Skills

Operational leadership

Service improvement

Collaboration

Financial control

Patient safety

Job description

Previous applicants need not apply

Service Manager – Emergency and Acute Medicine (Bedford Site)

This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the busiest and fast‑paced environments of the Trust as a Service Manager for Emergency and Acute Medicine at our Bedford site.

Working as part of a large diverse multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will be a core member of the operational and tactical team, supporting the delivery of urgent and emergency care across the Emergency Department and Acute wards.

There will also be opportunities to work on key service developments and support the delivery and strategic plans for the services.

• Support day‑to‑day operational running of the emergency department and acute areas with the triumvirate leadership team.
• Take a critical role in the development and delivery of service improvements.
• Work collaboratively with the General Manager, Clinical Leads, Matron, and other clinical services to develop, implement, and review service delivery and improvement plans.
• Ensure financial controls are established and maintained within the scope of the clinical specialty.
• Act as a champion for patient safety, operational effectiveness and quality.
• Drive the achievement of the Trust’s corporate goals and business plan, including performance standards incorporating quality, safety, contractual, financial, and people aspects.
• Lead by example and act as an ambassador for the Trust, championing its values and upholding the highest standards of behaviour and compassion for all colleagues.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire and nearby areas, operating two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high‑performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state‑of‑the‑art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting‑edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when a sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Hannah Torkington
Job title: General Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 07855143242
Please call the number provided and / or a text message to arrange a pre‑interview discussion.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care