Band 6 Assistant Service Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Assistant Service Manager to join Women's and Neonatal Services at North Middlesex University Hospital. The role supports Obstetrics, Maternity and Neonatal care, working closely with the Service Manager, Clinical Leads, Matrons, and multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will support service performance, patient access, workforce management, and administrative/operational functions. This position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities
- Support the operational management and delivery of Women's and Neonatal Services, including Obstetrics, Maternity and Neonatal services.
- Deputise for the Service Manager as required.
- Provide day-to-day leadership to administrative and operational teams.
- Exercise initiative and prioritise conflicting work demands.
- Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure high-quality care.
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a healthcare management setting
- Management or leadership qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of service management within an NHS setting
- Experience of leading and motivating teams
- Experience of operational performance management
- Experience of service improvement and change management
- Experience of managing administrative services and patient pathways
- Experience of budget management
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to influence and negotiate effectively
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret complex information and make decisions
- Knowledge of NHS performance standards including Maternity and Neonatal access targets
- Knowledge of governance and risk management processes
- Competent in Microsoft Office and NHS IT systems
- Knowledge of service improvement and project management methodologies
- Demonstrates Royal Free shared commitments and values
- Able to work independently and use initiative
- Organised and able to prioritise competing demands
- Resilient and adaptable in a changing environment
- Collaborative and approachable leadership style
- Commitment to improving patient experience and service quality
- Flexible approach to service needs
Desirable criteria
- Further management training
- Experience of business case development and service planning
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £45,953 – £54,254 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Assistant Service Manager
The closing date is 05 October 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Assistant Service Manager to join Women's and Neonatal Services at North Middlesex University Hospital.
This role provides an opportunity to work at the heart of a busy and continually evolving service supporting Obstetrics, Maternity and Neonatal care. The post holder will work closely with the Service Manager, Clinical Leads, Matrons and multidisciplinary teams to support the delivery of high-quality services for women, babies and their families.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting service performance, patient access, workforce management and the effective delivery of administrative and operational functions across the department. They will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership skills, sound judgement and a proactive approach to problem-solving, whilst building positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
This position is suited to an experienced NHS manager who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable balancing day-to-day service demands with the need to support longer-term service objectives. The ability to remain organised, resilient and adaptable, whilst maintaining a focus on patient experience and ser
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