NHS

Lighthouse Service Manager


Pay44,806.00 - 53,134.00 / year
LocationLondon/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9309-25-0381?language=en&page=461&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Are you an experienced and dynamic leader looking to make a difference in healthcare services? We are seeking a dedicated Service Manager for The Lighthouse to oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery that meets the needs of our patients. This role is pivotal in supporting, evaluating, and leading staff to provide efficient and user-focused services. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for service improvement and development, we encourage you to apply.

      We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity, and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and are passionate about promoting equality, diversity and inclusive practice in the division.

      We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.

      Main duties of the job

      o Manage the day-to-day operations of The Lighthouse, ensuring efficiency and high standards of patient care.o Lead and support non-clinical teams to provide high-quality administrative services.o Monitor and report on patient care, ensuring compliance with national and local targets.o Drive service improvement initiatives, including Quality, Efficiency & Productivity Programme, CQUIN targets, and National Health programmes.o Support performance targets in activity, governance, workforce, and other key areas.o Work closely with Clinical Leads to provide strategic leadership and direction for service improvement.o Oversee patient complaints investigations, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.o Manage financial budgets, identify cost-saving measures, and explore revenue generation opportunities.o Represent the Division at meetings, ensuring key outcomes are communicated effectively.o Deputise for the Operations Manager where required.

      About us

      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, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and 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.

      Date posted

      14 April 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 6

      Salary

      £44,806 to £53,134 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

      Contract

      Fixed term

      Duration

      10 months

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      309-UCLH-6152

      Job locations

      University College London Hospital

      235 Euston Road

      London

      NW1 2BU


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the 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 recent NHS staff survey UCLH 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 year running! 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.

      To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the 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 recent NHS staff survey UCLH 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 year running! 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.

      To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

      Person Specification

      Knowledge and Qualifications

      Essential

      • Degree and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent experience.

      Desirable

      • An understanding of the impact child sexual abuse can have on individuals and professionals

      Experience

      Essential

      • oPrevious managerial experience in a large and complex organisation preferably within the NHS
      • oProven experience in service improvement and development
      • oA proven record of success in managing change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
      • oProven expereince of effective project management

      Skills and Abilities

      Essential

      • oProven track record of working under pressure to strict deadlines
      • oAbility to prioritise effectively
      • oThe ability to both work co-operatively with both clinical and non-clinical staff including other management teams of the Trust and to develop effective working relationships within the directorate
      • oStrong negotiation and influencing skills with ability to motivate and engage individuals and teams
      • oQuality focussed with an innovative approach and the ability to solve complex problems
      • oA strong understanding of multi-disciplinary issues and commitment to multi-disciplinary working
      • oAn understanding and experience of staff and organisational development
      • oEvidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Trust

      Desirable

      • oExcellent IT skills

      Communication

      Essential

      • oStrong written communication skills, including writing reports and presentation for meetings and reporting
      • oCommunication with a high degree of accuracy

      Personal and People Development

      Essential

      • oDemonstrated ability to lead, motivate, develop, and support a team, ensuring high standards of care and professionalism.
      • oUndertake line management duties, including appraisals and developing staff
      • oExperience in carrying out staff inductions and training in new processes
      • oA commitment to own personal development

      Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

      Essential

      • Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
      • Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
      Person Specification

      Knowledge and Qualifications

      Essential

      • Degree and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent experience.

      Desirable

      • An understanding of the impact child sexual abuse can have on individuals and professionals

      Experience

      Essential

      • oPrevious managerial experience in a large and complex organisation preferably within the NHS
      • oProven experience in service improvement and development
      • oA proven record of success in managing change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
      • oProven expereince of effective project management

      Skills and Abilities

      Essential

      • oProven track record of working under pressure to strict deadlines
      • oAbility to prioritise effectively
      • oThe ability to both work co-operatively with both clinical and non-clinical staff including other management teams of the Trust and to develop effective working relationships within the directorate
      • oStrong negotiation and influencing skills with ability to motivate and engage individuals and teams
      • oQuality focussed with an innovative approach and the ability to solve complex problems
      • oA strong understanding of multi-disciplinary issues and commitment to multi-disciplinary working
      • oAn understanding and experience of staff and organisational development
      • oEvidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Trust

      Desirable

      • oExcellent IT skills

      Communication

      Essential

      • oStrong written communication skills, including writing reports and presentation for meetings and reporting
      • oCommunication with a high degree of accuracy

      Personal and People Development

      Essential

      • oDemonstrated ability to lead, motivate, develop, and support a team, ensuring high standards of care and professionalism.
      • oUndertake line management duties, including appraisals and developing staff
      • oExperience in carrying out staff inductions and training in new processes
      • oA commitment to own personal development

      Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

      Essential

      • Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
      • Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

      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

      University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      University College London Hospital

      235 Euston Road

      London

      NW1 2BU


      Employer's website

      https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      University College London Hospital

      235 Euston Road

      London

      NW1 2BU


      Employer's website

      https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.