Service Manager - Plastics Department (Agency) | Band 8a

Location: East Grinstead, West Sussex (onsite)
Rate: £35.00 per hour (Band 8a - framework rate)
Start: ASAP (please confirm availability)

We're supporting a busy Plastics service and are looking for an experienced NHS Service Manager to provide strong operational leadership and keep performance, delivery, and patient access on track.

Service Manager Key Responsibilities

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Lead day-to-day operational management across the Plastics service

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Drive performance against key targets (access/waiting lists, utilisation, KPIs)

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Support service improvement projects and implement sustainable change

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Manage and support admin/service teams

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Work closely with clinical leads and senior stakeholders to resolve issues quickly

Service Manager Essential Experience

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Recent NHS operational/service management experience (acute preferred)

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Strong performance management and reporting skills

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Confident people management

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Excellent communication and stakeholder management

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Strong IT skills (Excel/reporting)