Job summary

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen to join the Community Diagnostic Centre team as the Service Manager, until the end of March 2027.

The Service Manager is responsible for working with the various Directorate Management Team's to support the delivery of clinical activity and development of new pathways in line with national guidance, working closely with NHS England and ICB colleagues, providing a central point of contact alongside the Project and Delivery Implementation Manager.

The post holder will provide effective and efficient day to day management of the service, line managing staff and delivering quality, performance and financial plans, whilst achieving service improvements.

Main duties of the job

Managerial/ People Management

1.1 Line manage secretarial and administrative staff within the Department.

1.2 Ensure robust Individual Performance Review systems, development plans and Knowledge & Skills Framework outlines are in place for all team members.

1.3 Manage administrative and secretarial staff within speciality team in line with HR policies.

About us

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.