EMRS Assistant Service Manager | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - London
£47,951 - £56,863 pro rata p.a. inc.
ContractFull time
The role of Assistant Service Manager is a practical one and the post holder will work as part of the management team responsible for the division. The post holder will report to one of the Service Managers within IMRS. The post holder will be responsible for a number of key areas. Firstly, they will work closely with the divisional management team in the operational management of its clinical services. Within the management of the division, they will have a role in operational management and also in the management of staff. The division aims to provide high quality clinical care across all its services. Short outpatient waiting times are key to the provision of high quality services. The Assistant Service Manager will lead on the review and reporting of outpatient waiting times within the division. The post holder will ensure managers are provided with regular and up to date information about outpatient waiting times through the provision of regular reports. Service Managers will use the information provided to decide on the appropriate course of action. Where extra clinics or lists are deemed necessary, it will be the responsibility of the Assistant Services Manager to coordinate these resources. This function is key to supporting the Trust to achieve the national access targets, including 18 week Referral to Treatment target and the Cancer Waiting Times Standards. ***ADVERT MAY CLOSE EARLY DUE TO HIGH APPLICATIONS*** • Monitor outpatient PTLs, waiting times and appointment slot issues (ASIs), coordinating overbookings and additional clinics. • Coordinate extra outpatient clinics, ensuring clinical, administrative, nursing, room and diagnostic resources are available. • Maintain accurate logs of extra clinics, Extra Duty Forms and additional duties on HealthRoster, ensuring timely submission and payment. • Oversee diagnostic validation, planned leave, clinic and theatre cancellations, and suspected cancer referral escalations. • Produce monthly specialty reports, attend and minute service and Divisional Management Team meetings. • Line manage and support administrative managers and teams, ensuring adequate staffing, budgetary control, performance against targets, staff development, induction and appraisals. • Coordinate timely management, updating and closure of DATIX incidents in liaison with service managers and clinicians. • Support resolution of PALS enquiries, complaint responses, Root Cause Analyses and Serious Incident Reports. • Monitor diagnostic validation, Advice and Guidance requests, and outstanding EPR tasks. • Review Not Checked Out, Incomplete Discharge Summary, Multiple Follow-Up Appointment and Clinic Cancellation reports, escalating issues and ensuring timely action. • Support divisional audits and maintain data quality to minimise clinical, operational and financial risks. Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. This advert closes on Monday 16 Nov 2026
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Play Service Manager | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - London
£45,953 - £54,254 Per Annum (pro rata) including HCAS
PermanentPart time
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to the role of Play Services Manager, based at our North Middlesex University Health Unit. This role is offered at part-time working 30x hours per week with the rota pattern being agreed upon appointment. The appointed candidate will provide a high-level play service to all areas within the Babies, Children's, & Young People division to ensure all visitors to our services have a positive experience. The postholder may be required to provide support to other Health Units in their role. Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. The job purpose is: • Be responsible for the management of staff within the Play Service. • Take an active role in improving care pathways for patients and their families within their hospital journey. • Work as an advanced practitioner in clinical areas. • Participate in the assessment, planning, development and evaluation of play services within all areas where children and young people are seen, holding responsibility for service development and defined projects. • Provide leadership to junior staff through role modelling, teaching and management. • Supervise HPS and degree level students on practice placement as well as students from other members of the MDT. • Provide complimentary support to children seen outside of paediatric setting and 16 – 17 yrs. old in Paediatric Emergency Department as required and or admitted onto the adult wards. • Actively work to improve the safety and quality of services for children, contributing to safeguarding and sourcing funds for environmental improvements and building partnerships with external funders. North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system – consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS’s, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches. We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George’s University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities. Take a tour of our hospital here A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification. This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Oct 2026
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General Manager | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College London Hospital - London
£75,328 - £86,114 per Annum inclusive of HCAS
ContractFull time
The General Manager is responsible for the operational management of Theatres, & Neuro-Anaesthesia, Pre-Assessment, Critical Care and Pain Management Services within the division and delivery of performance targets including finance, activity and workforce, and others as applicable within these services. The General Manager will work closely with the Clinical Director, Clinical Leads and Matron, as well as members of their clinical and managerial teams, to provide strategic direction and leadership to ensure services continue to improve and develop. The General Manager will manage directorate projects and initiatives as agreed with the Deputy Divisional Manager and others in the Divisional Leadership Team and will take the lead on additional specific projects across the Division as required. This role is concerned with supporting, evaluating and leading staff to provide a quality service which is efficient, stays within financial constraints and provides high levels of user satisfaction. The core deliverables of the role will be: - Operational, strategic, financial and personnel leadership of the Theatres, & Neuro-Anaesthesia, Pre-Assessment, Critical Care and Pain Management directorate, alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary leadership team. - Delivery of the NHNN Theatre Productivity Programme is a key priority for the role, to ensure effective use of resources, robust patient waiting list management and improved patient experience. - Strong financial management in delivery of Improving Value Schemes and clear budgetary management, including capitalising on income opportunities (e.g. growth of Private Healthcare). - Continue to improve Pain Management performance against elective access standards to ensure timely and safe treatment of our patients. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineand pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second yearrunning!University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. This advert closes on Sunday 1 Nov 2026
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Clinical Governance and Effectiveness Manager | North London NHS Foundation Trust
Camden And Islington NHS Foundation Trust - London
£63,665 - £70,887 Per annum including HCAS
PermanentFull time
North London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Governance & Effectiveness Manager to play a key role in driving quality, effectiveness, organisational learning and continuous improvement across the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Trust's Clinical Audit and Clinical Effectiveness programmes, ensuring that evidence, audit findings, national guidance and benchmarking intelligence are translated into meaningful improvements in patient care and outcomes. The postholder will work closely with clinical and operational leaders across the organisation, supporting services to demonstrate high-quality, evidence-based care and regulatory compliance. At North London NHS Foundation Trust we are committed to: • Delivering high-quality care closer to home. • Improving outcomes and reducing inequalities. • Supporting staff to thrive and develop. • Promoting innovation, research and quality improvement. • Living our values of kindness, respect, collaboration, simplicity, empowerment and inclusion. North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people. Our Five-Year Strategy: 1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. Why NLFT? • We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. • We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. • NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme • Excellent internal staff network In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis. You will provide leadership to the Clinical Governance and Effectiveness Team, oversee delivery of the annual clinical audit programme, support implementation of NICE guidance and national standards, and develop high-quality governance intelligence and reporting for Trust committees and senior leaders. We are looking for an individual with strong clinical governance, audit or clinical effectiveness experience, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to influence change across complex healthcare systems This advert closes on Sunday 8 Nov 2026
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Deputy Ward Manager | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - London
£47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Manager working within the Psychological Medicine and Older Adult Directorate of the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Hayworth Ward provides person centred treatment and care to older adults with acute needs associated with their Dementia, through a well-established multidisciplinary team. Our patients are older adults who have mental health difficulties and / or Dementia and require specialist in-patient care prior to moving back into the community or on to other specialised settings. About the role: You will work closely with the Ward Manager to provide full clinical and managerial leadership to ensure the effective provision, management and development of service delivery, whilst encouraging a person-centred, therapeutic environment for our patients. We offer a number of opportunities including regular supervision, comprehensive CPD packages and the opportunity to be involved in the development of Chelsham ward to be the most therapeutic and inclusive environment possible for our patients and their relatives and carers. All staff members take part in a comprehensive induction and there will be opportunities to develop clinical and specialist skills in this area. Working for the Psychological Medicine and Older Adult Directorate ensures personal and career development by attending collaborative Leadership and Nursing Councils, which all nurses are encouraged to engage with as it is an opportunity to shape nursing practice and have a say in policy development. The Councils enable staff to network with senior management of both the Directorate and Trust. The South London Mental Health and Community Partnership (SLP) is a collaboration between Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust, delivering mental health services to a population of more than three million people. The partnership brings together clinical expertise, experience and innovation, aiming to improve quality, use resources most effectively, and deliver best practice consistently to all patients. As a Deputy Ward Manager you will promote and develop clinical leadership and clinical practice and be a positive role model to junior members of the team through the practice of evidence-based care. You will be expected to support professional development through clinical appraisal and supervision and contribute to the ongoing educational programme for staff, fostering a positive learning environment. The post holder will deliver, or advise on the delivery of, high quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct. The post holder will oversee medication management supporting Band 4 and Band 5 nurses to shift coordinate and run shifts The post holder will deal with matters entailing to other disciplines: providing information, acting on instructions given, liaising with other staff within the Trust and other professionals The post holder will coordinate junior staff and oversee the admission and discharge of service users, ensuring needs of the patient and service including relevant legislative or required documentation are completed. Please see separate job description for further details. This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Oct 2026
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Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager | North London NHS Foundation Trust
Camden And Islington NHS Foundation Trust - London
£63,665 - £70,887 Per annum including HCAS
PermanentFull time
Are you an experienced professional with a passion for driving quality, safety, improving standards, strengthening assurance and supporting services to deliver high-quality care? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Nursing Directorate at North London NHS Foundation Trust as our Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager. Reporting to the Associate Director of Clinical Governance and Effectiveness, you will provide operational leadership for the Trust's quality assurance, regulatory compliance and internal assurance functions, with a particular focus on maintaining organisational readiness for regulatory review and inspection. About you You will be a registered healthcare professional with significant experience in clinical governance, quality assurance or regulatory compliance and the credibility to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of a complex healthcare organisation. You will bring experience of quality reviews and assurance programmes, CQC inspections or regulatory activity, quality improvement and producing assurance reports for senior leaders and committees. You will also be confident analysing and triangulating complex information and translating findings into clear actions and improvement priorities. We are looking for someone who is credible, collaborative, organised and improvement-focused, with strong leadership skills and the ability to challenge, build effective relationships and manage competing priorities The role You will lead and coordinate the Trust's Quality Assurance Framework, working closely with clinical, operational and corporate teams to ensure we have effective systems for understanding and assuring the quality, safety and effectiveness of care. Your responsibilities will include: · Leading and coordinating Trust-wide CQC preparedness and regulatory compliance. · Delivering programmes of quality reviews, assurance visits, peer reviews and thematic reviews. · Monitoring compliance with CQC Quality Statements, Standards and other regulatory requirements. · Leading clinical policy governance and monitoring compliance with policy review requirements. · Maintaining robust evidence and assurance systems to support regulatory activity. · Triangulating intelligence from quality reviews, incidents, complaints, audits, patient experience, safeguarding, staff feedback and regulatory activity to identify themes, risks and opportunities for improvement. · Producing clear quality assurance reports and supporting reporting to senior leaders, governance committees and the Board. · Supporting services to respond to identified concerns and monitoring delivery of improvement actions. · Providing leadership and line management to the Quality Assurance & Compliance Team. North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people. Our Five-Year Strategy: 1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. Why NLFT? • We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. • We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. • NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme • Excellent internal staff network In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis. Why join us? This is a newly created role offering an excellent opportunity to shape how we deliver quality assurance and regulatory compliance across North London NHS Foundation Trust. You will play an important part in helping us move beyond a focus on compliance alone, towards an approach where quality intelligence, assurance and learning actively support better care and continuous improvement. If you have the experience, leadership skills and ambition to help us strengthen our approach to quality assurance and regulatory compliance, we would be delighted to hear from you. Join us and help ensure that our assurance systems provide meaningful insight, support learning and contribute to consistently high-quality care. Recommended Essential Shortlisting Criteria This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Nov 2026
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Senior Equipment Manager | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - Edmonton
£36,943 - £44,900 Inclusive of Outer London HCAS,per annum
PermanentFull time
Working with Medical Equipment management Unit, procurement, company representatives and the clinical teams to provide support and ensure necessary instruments, implants and consumables are ordered, received, checked, processed and available in a timely manner for operative procedures. Ensuring adherence to infection control, decontamination processes and theatre specific processes at all times. Ensuring all invoices checked and items used match, invoices to be receipted. Accurate data information maintained for all details and costs of all orders raised. Communicate with all stake holders, company representatives, procurement, Clinical teams to raise requested orders, check, receive and process same and ensure items are all available for specific operations. Ability to use data management systems to update information and maintain accurate records. Work with the clinical team to ensure all items required for specific procedures and for general use in theatres available. Understand theatre equipment and be able to troubleshoot and escalate as required. The North Middlesex Hospital is a very busy local hospital serving a highly populated diverse community. You would be working in a very busy, diverse multidisciplinary theatre environment, including preassessment, day surgery and recovery. The operating suite consists of seven theatres undertaking a variety of both elective and emergency surgery. Including Gynaecology, orthopaedics, trauma, urology, general surgery, breast surgery, colorectal and ophthalmology. You will be working in a friendly supportive environment, with a diverse group of staff and patients. Communicate effectively with staff at all levels, external contractors and company representatives, using different forms of communication as appropriate to the person and situation. Ensure all relevant information is relayed to the appropriate staff in a timely manner to facilitate effective perioperative patient care Receive, record and transmit information accurately, by face to face, written, electronic or telephonic means Liaising with the Head of MEMU and theatre management team regarding the maintenance, safe storage and usage of all medical and surgical equipment within the operating theatres. Be proficient with use of theatre information system, identify specific equipment required for future surgery, liase with appropriate company reps to ensure equipment available, ordered and processed within correct time frame for use. Liaising with Theatre Matron, TSSU and MEMU to ensure equipment is decontaminated appropriately, appropriate records kept and decontamination charges are correct. Ensuring any instruments are processed in a timely manner for required procedure date, and ensuring they are processed appropriately after use and available for collection by company by the required date. Maintain national registries, such as national joint registry, as required by NHS Identify potential equipment problems which may affect the care of the patient and action accordingly. This advert closes on Monday 9 Nov 2026
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Capital Project Manager | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Chelsea London
£66,274 - £73,496 per annum inc HCAS
PermanentFull time
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading providers of elective care services within North-West London. We are looking for a talented, highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to advise and support the Project Director, DDO/GM, Project Sponsors, Project Board/team and senior clinicians and to take predominant responsibility for the coordination, management, and delivery of Trust Capital projects to ensure objectives are achieved in terms of specific performance, time, cost and quality. The post holder is required to provide and receive complex specialist technical information to and from a wide range of parties at various levels within and out with the organisation, including staff, contractors, suppliers and design teams where agreement, co-operation or negotiation is required. The post holder will manage all documentation from initial brief to handover ensuring compliance with relevant statutory and non-statutory standards, health & safety guidance, regulations, codes of practice, NHS guidance documents, British Standards, building regulations, planning authority guidance and the Treasury’s Green Book business case guidance. Responsible for the project management of Business Case deliverables which include; new works, refurbishment, building adaptation and conversion schemes ensuring that projects meet user’s requirements, standards, within budget and to acceptable quality standards in compliance with the Trusts financial instructions and policies. Be the lead specialist for allocated projects and will have significant discretion in relation to daily duties. Work is reviewed at least annually through a structured Personal Development Plan and Performance Appraisal system. Please note:Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites. Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid. We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future. We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring. The postholder will lead and manage capital projects from inception through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required clinical, operational and quality standards. They will provide senior management with accurate and timely information on project progress, finances, risks and key decisions. They will work closely with clinical, operational, infection control, estates and finance teams to develop project briefs and business cases, ensuring requirements, risks, costs and operational impacts are fully considered. They will manage project budgets, cash flow, expenditure and forecasts, maintaining appropriate financial controls and compliance with Trust procedures. The postholder will procure and manage consultants, contractors and design teams, overseeing design development and ensuring schemes meet agreed technical, statutory, clinical and financial requirements. They will maintain effective project governance, risk management, reporting, communication and document control throughout the project lifecycle. During construction, they will monitor programme, quality, health and safety, costs and contractor performance, including undertaking site inspections and attending progress meetings. They will manage the interface between construction activities and operational healthcare services, helping to minimise disruption to patients, staff and clinical services. They will lead and coordinate commissioning, snagging, practical completion and handover, ensuring developments are safe and operationally ready before occupation. This will include ensuring defects are addressed and appropriate technical, health and safety and maintenance information is provided. The postholder will maintain and monitor the capital programme, including project milestones, financial forecasts, funding requirements and key risks. They will contribute to the development of the Estate Strategy, capital procedures, policies and quality management arrangements and support continuous improvement across Capital Projects and Estates. The role will ensure compliance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions, procurement requirements, health and safety legislation, NHS requirements and relevant statutory and regulatory standards, while maintaining high standards of professional conduct, financial probity and accountability. This advert closes on Sunday 8 Nov 2026
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Deputy Service Manager - Specialist Medicine | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum inc
ContractFull time
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our operational management team in Specialist Medicine. The role of Deputy Service Manager will lead the day-to-day operational duties for their delegated portfolio. This role is considered a senior member of the operational team within the Directorate and will be working closely with Lead Nurses and Clinical Leads as part of the service triumvirate. We are looking for an individual that can demonstrate a strong understanding of core operational principles such as waiting list management, rota coordination, maximising utilisation, service improvement, financial and budget management, patient flow and management of risks, DATIX and complaints. The role is busy and requires strong leadership skills, high attention to detail and good organisation skills. The post will cover Dermatology and Rheumatology. The services in this portfolio include some of the most marginalised members of society so the appointed candidate would need to be able to demonstrate high levels of empathy and awareness of the importance of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion in healthcare services. The role will be based at the Royal London Hospital, but the successful candidate would be expected to spend roughly 50% of their working week at our satellite units in Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forrest and Newham. As part of the service leadership team, the post-holder will be responsible for ensuring the safe, high quality, efficient and financially sustainable delivery of all services within their portfolio. The postholder will work closely with the service and general management team, the clinical director, senior nurses, clinical and nursing specialty leads, administrative, consultant and nursing teams and the wider multidisciplinary team as required. The postholder will be a key member of the service leadership team including making key day-to-day decisions and managing key workflows and pathways. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring strong operational delivery of a portfolio of services in the SHaRD Directorate in Specialist Medicine. The SHaRD directorate consists of Dermatology, Rheumatology, Sexual Health, HIV and Community Women’s Health Services. The postholder will be responsible for delegated financial and procurement management, supporting business planning, management of governance, quality and safety standards in line with national frameworks (e.g. PSIRF), management of admin and clerical staff and management of medical rotas. The postholder will be responsible for management and delivery of activity and KPIs in line with agreed business plans and contracts (RTT, cancer, specialist and public health commissioning. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Nov 2026
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SDEC Unit Manager | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - London
£55,524 - £62,652 Per Annum (pro rata) Including HCAS
ContractPart time
The Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit Manager is responsible for the operational leadership, management, and service delivery of the SDEC Unit, ensuring the provision of high-quality, safe, patient-centred care for patients requiring urgent assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge within the same day whenever clinically appropriate. The post holder will provide visible clinical and managerial leadership to the multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective workforce management, service planning, performance monitoring, and continuous quality improvement. They will be accountable for maintaining high standards of patient care, achieving key performance targets, supporting staff development, and ensuring compliance with Trust policies, national standards, and professional regulations. Working closely with medical, nursing, allied health professional, operational, and corporate teams, the Unit Manager will lead the delivery and development of the SDEC service, promoting efficient patient flow, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions, and supporting the organisation's urgent and emergency care objectives. The post holder will foster a positive and inclusive working environment, champion patient safety, drive innovation and service improvement initiatives, manage resources effectively, and ensure that patients receive timely, evidence-based care within a dynamic and fast-paced clinical setting. Operational Management • Provide overall leadership and management of the SDEC Unit, ensuring efficient and effective daily operations. • Ensure patient flow through the department is optimised to support same-day assessment, treatment, and discharge where clinically appropriate. • Monitor and manage capacity, demand, and escalation processes to maintain service delivery and patient safety. • Lead the coordination of staffing resources to ensure safe skill mix and workforce deployment across the unit. • Participate in operational meetings and contribute to Trust-wide urgent and emergency care initiatives. • Ensure achievement of key performance indicators, quality standards, and national access targets. North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trustis a busy and diverse NHS Trust serving the communities of Enfield, Haringey and the surrounding areas. Based in Edmonton, North London, the Trust provides a wide range of acute and community services to a population that is rich in culture, diversity and talent. At North Middlesex University Hospital, we are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care and continually improving the experience of our patients, families and staff. Our values of beingcaring, fair and openunderpin everything we do and help us create a positive and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service plays a key role in delivering modern urgent and emergency care pathways, enabling patients to receive rapid assessment, diagnostics and treatment without the need for unnecessary hospital admission. As SDEC Unit Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic multidisciplinary team and make a significant contribution to the development of innovative services that improve patient outcomes and flow across the organisation. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing, professional development and career progression of our staff. You will benefit from access to a range of learning and development opportunities, leadership programmes, staff networks, health and wellbeing initiatives, and flexible working options where service needs allow. The SDEC Unit Manager is responsible for providing professional, operational, and clinical leadership to the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit. The post holder will ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, effective and patient-centred care while maintaining efficient patient flow and supporting the Trust's Urgent and Emergency Care objectives. The post holder will lead and manage the nursing and support workforce, ensuring that patient care is delivered in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards, national guidance and regulatory requirements. They will be accountable for service performance, workforce management, governance, patient safety, quality improvement and the effective use of resources. The Unit Manager will work closely with the Matron, General Manager, Medical Teams, Allied Health Professionals and wider multidisciplinary teams to support the ongoing development and transformation of Same Day Emergency Care services. This advert closes on Monday 23 Nov 2026
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