Service Manager - Dermatology

St George's University Hospitals; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a motivated individual to manage Dermatology services. The role involves day-to-day operational management, ensuring quality delivery of patient care, and collaborating with clinical colleagues. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and a degree or equivalent experience. Opportunities for professional development are available within the NHS management team.

Benefits

Access to development courses

Potential career progression

Qualifications

• Experience managing pathways including RTT and cancer waiting times.
• Strong background in operational management and quality standards.
• Commitment to personal development and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operational issues within Dermatology services.
• Ensure effective delivery of services to patients.
• Support management team in achieving objectives and targets.

Skills

Operational management

Interpersonal skills

Change implementation

Team collaboration

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Job description

As a key member of the service leadership team, the postholder will be jointly responsible for the provision of safe, effective, and efficient Dermatology services at St George's Hospital in Tooting (SGH), Queen Mary's Hospital in Roehampton (QMH), and the Nelson Health Centre in South Wimbledon. The core responsibilities will include:

1. Day-to-day management of all operational issues within Dermatology services.
2. Ensuring the effective delivery of services to patients in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, controls, and resource limits.
3. Supporting the Assistant General Manager, General Manager, and Clinical Leads in delivering Trust and national objectives.

The role reports to the Assistant General Manager and is a vital part of the Dermatology and Specialist Medicine management team.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong operational background to support high-quality and efficient patient care. Applicants should be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience, committed to personal development, proactive in implementing change, and eager to collaborate with clinical colleagues to develop the service and implement lasting improvements.

The successful candidate will have experience managing pathways including RTT and cancer waiting times, as well as managing budgets and staff. They will have access to numerous development courses and opportunities through the St George's Leadership Academy and potential career progression within the NHS management team.

St George's Hospital, with nearly 9,000 dedicated staff, is the largest healthcare provider in southwest London. It is a principal teaching hospital shared with St George's, University of London, involved in medical training and research. The hospital offers a wide range of acute, specialist, and community services to a population of 1.3 million across southwest London.