Job summary The Service Manager (SM) will support the GM and HoM in the Clinical Unit in the contribution it will make to the realisation of the Clinical Strategy and future aspirations as the provider of choice for the population of East Sussex. If you do not meet the minimum specification but have some suitable experience you are welcome to apply as there is the potential to be employed in a trainee capacity Main duties of the job The SM will support the GM and HoM in the development, implementation and maintenance of high quality, safe and sustainable clinical services The SM will provide leadership under the direction of the GM and HoM for non medical and clinical staff within the CU The SM will ensure administrative systems and processes are effective and efficient ensuring bookings, patient flow, clinic management and theatre utilisation is maximised. 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'. In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come. Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-LBSMc005 Job locations Conquest Cross Site Working Hastings TN377TQ 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 Educated to degree level or proven equivalent experience, skills and knowledge Recognised postgraduate leadership / management qualification or equivalent training and experience. Budget management qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Evidence of ongoing relevant CPD to masters equivalent Desirable Professional healthcare qualification, with current registration Additional qualifications relevant to CU speciality ECDL or an equivalent recognised IT qualification Experience Essential A broad range of in-depth managerial and/or clinical experience at a senior level in NHS or a similar large complex organisation. Demonstrates an ability to critically analyse, problem solve and prioritise. Experience of effective management of health care related services Evidence of service delivery and of holding others to account Proven experience of staff management Experience of managing budgets. Desirable Relevant experience in a similar role in NHS Experience of undertaking service improvement audit Project Management Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or proven equivalent experience, skills and knowledge Recognised postgraduate leadership / management qualification or equivalent training and experience. Budget management qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Evidence of ongoing relevant CPD to masters equivalent Desirable Professional healthcare qualification, with current registration Additional qualifications relevant to CU speciality ECDL or an equivalent recognised IT qualification Experience Essential A broad range of in-depth managerial and/or clinical experience at a senior level in NHS or a similar large complex organisation. Demonstrates an ability to critically analyse, problem solve and prioritise. Experience of effective management of health care related services Evidence of service delivery and of holding others to account Proven experience of staff management Experience of managing budgets. Desirable Relevant experience in a similar role in NHS Experience of undertaking service improvement audit Project Management 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 Cross Site Working Hastings TN377TQ Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)