Job summary We have an exciting new opportunity for a Service Delivery Manager's to support our Paediatric Service management teams, working both in acute and the community. You will enjoy problem solving and want a role that presents you with fresh opportunities regularly. You will be organised and work in a methodical manner as you will need to provide responsive and effective management support to the specialist services across both acute sites. Main duties of the job The roles entail operational delivery, financial management, service development & improvement and the implementation and monitoring of national policies including RTT targets and Key Performance Indicator requirements. The post holders will have a degree of autonomy at the service level and will work on service development and service transformation, working closely with the General Manager, Service Manager and Clinical Leads. This is expected to be a challenging role to meet the service demands, so experience within Paediatrics will be an advantage but it is not essential. You should be able to demonstrate all the criteria outlined in the person specification but also demonstrate a desire to develop this role and deliver excellence and quality in all operational and strategic objectives for the specialty areas. About us We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work. We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes. In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-LB5132-A Job locations Conquest Hospital The Ridge St Leonards-on sea TN37 7RD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 4 qualification in relevant subject to the role or proven equivalent knowledge and experience/Degree level qualification Evidence of working in the NHS/other relevant organisation with leadership or management training or experience in healthcare Evidence of recent and continued professional development to post graduate diploma level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Desirable Project management (PRINCE 2) qualification or equivalent relevant experience Recognised Leadership or Management qualification or equivalent relevant experience Experience Essential Experience of programme/business planning Experience of analysing and interpreting complex data Experience of supporting and managing service improvement programmes and processes Understanding of financial implications and consequences Experience of working across service boundaries and maintaining credible relationships with colleagues Desirable Previous experience of Women & Children's Specialties Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 4 qualification in relevant subject to the role or proven equivalent knowledge and experience/Degree level qualification Evidence of working in the NHS/other relevant organisation with leadership or management training or experience in healthcare Evidence of recent and continued professional development to post graduate diploma level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Desirable Project management (PRINCE 2) qualification or equivalent relevant experience Recognised Leadership or Management qualification or equivalent relevant experience Experience Essential Experience of programme/business planning Experience of analysing and interpreting complex data Experience of supporting and managing service improvement programmes and processes Understanding of financial implications and consequences Experience of working across service boundaries and maintaining credible relationships with colleagues Desirable Previous experience of Women & Children's Specialties 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Conquest Hospital The Ridge St Leonards-on sea TN37 7RD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)