Service Manager Anaesthetics, Pain & Sleep Service, and Pre-Assessment

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Bradford is seeking an experienced Service Manager for Anaesthetics, Pain Management & Sleep Service and Pre-Assessment. The successful candidate will work in partnership with specialty leads and senior staff to ensure high-quality patient care. Key responsibilities include strategic service development and team management. Applicants must have at least 5 years experience in anaesthetics and leadership skills, paired with relevant qualifications. Offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and managerial experience at Band 6 in operating theatres.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in surgery, anaesthetics, critical care.
• Experience in financial and budget management.
• Demonstrated high level of clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Work with CSU staff in strategic development of services.
• Develop relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ensure CSU functions as part of the Trust.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Written skills

Verbal skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Management or leadership qualification/training

Job description

Job Summary

Closing Date: 04.01.26

Shortlisting to take place the week following the closing date: commencing 05.01.26.

Interview expected to take place the week following shortlisting: commencing 19.01.2026.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced manager to join Theatres, Anaesthetics & Critical Care CSU as a Service Manager for Anaesthetics, Pain Management & Sleep Service and Pre-Assessment.

We are looking for a reliable individual who will work in partnership with the specialty leads, clinicians and senior administrative staff to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care across multiple services.

The post holder will have significant experience working within a large complex organisation and delivering service improvement, change management, analytical, and risk management.

This is a unique opportunity for a well‑motivated individual to join an expanding, busy unit to showcase and develop their skills.

The post holder will also provide management support to the Clinical Service Unit (CSU) management team. He/she will be responsible for the performance of administrative and clerical staff and will ensure services are delivered within budget to agreed quality standards and in accordance with agreed activity levels.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will work with CSU staff and other senior managers in the strategic development of the services provided by the CSU, including strategic and operational business planning and monitoring.
• The post holder will develop relationships with key internal and external partners.
• The post holder will ensure that the CSU functions as an integral part of the Trust and that CSU and Trust‑wide objectives are achieved simultaneously.

About Us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Person Specification

Experience – Essential

• Proven leadership and managerial experience at Band 6 in operating theatres.
• Previous surgery, anaesthetics, critical care experience minimum of 5 years.
• Show experience of financial and budget management and the ability to manage resources effectively.
• Can demonstrate a high level of clinical practice.
• Management/Leadership training.

Skills – Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good written and verbal skills.

Knowledge – Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.

Qualifications – Essential

• Evidence of Degree or equivalent level qualification.
• ENB 998, C&G730, mentor prep or equivalent modules.
• Management or leadership qualification/training.
• Evidence of further academic study.
• Health related degree or equivalent qualification or evidence of working towards.

Desirable – Experience

• Experience of developing and writing SOP's/Policies.

Desirable – Qualifications

• ENB176/ENB 182.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Other Details

• Reference number: 389-25-7693562
• Job location: Bradford Teaching Hospitals, Bradford, BD9 6RJ
• Band: 7
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum (pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time