Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Service Manager IAC

The closing date is 17 November 2025

Job summary

This role is responsible for the successful operational delivery of the elective waiting list and relevant paediatrics services to a high standard of patient and clinical satisfaction.

The role will also be responsible for supporting the mobilisation and implementation of new services and co-ordination of operational teams and accountable to the operations manager in the Gastroenterology/Endoscopy/Diabetes/Endocrinology and renal /Community diabetes Directorate . To manage administrative and support teams within the service / directorate . Deliver appraisal and mandatory training requirements for all staff within these teams Lead the directorate performance management systems ensuring that Trust and monitor standards are understood and adhered to and that performance reports are produced to enable divisional compliance Support the governance arrangements within the directorate including audit, complaints, incidents, risk and health and safety.

Main duties of the job

Service Manager - Gastroenterology/Endoscopy/D&E and renal/Community diabetes - Band 7

    • Support the governance arrangements within the directorate including audit, complaints, incidents, risk and health and safety.

      We are looking for a Service Manager to support our Services. The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the IAC multidisciplinary team.

      This role is responsible for the successful operational delivery of the elective waiting list and relevant services to a high standard of patient and clinical satisfaction. The role will also be responsible for supporting the mobilisation and implementation of new services and co-ordination of operational teams.

      • To manage administrative and support teams within the service / directorate
      • Deliver appraisal and mandatory training requirements for all staff within these teams
      • Lead the directorate performance management systems ensuring that Trust and monitor standards are understood and adhered to and that performance reports are produced to enable divisional compliance

Proposed Interview Date - 26th November

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Details

Date posted

10 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year pro rata pa incl of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

199-7562545-FM-MT

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Educate to a minimum of degree level or above in relevant subject.
  • Qualification in management or leadership or relevant experience
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • IT qualification - advanced excel

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of leadership in health or social care services
  • Experience of HR - sickness management/appraisals
  • Experience of using a full range of IT systems and patient/client data systems (including excellent understanding of MS Office packages)

Desirable

  • Experience in formal complaints with in the health care sector

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good working knowledge of wider health and social care system and structures, policies, procedures and legislation relevant to services areas. Particularly the benefits and challenges of integrated multi -agency working.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of managing services in the NHS and implementing improvements within in a service

Desirable

  • Understanding the current challenges in NHS and knowledge on the services in the JD
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Educate to a minimum of degree level or above in relevant subject.
  • Qualification in management or leadership or relevant experience
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • IT qualification - advanced excel

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of leadership in health or social care services
  • Experience of HR - sickness management/appraisals
  • Experience of using a full range of IT systems and patient/client data systems (including excellent understanding of MS Office packages)

Desirable

  • Experience in formal complaints with in the health care sector

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good working knowledge of wider health and social care system and structures, policies, procedures and legislation relevant to services areas. Particularly the benefits and challenges of integrated multi -agency working.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of managing services in the NHS and implementing improvements within in a service

Desirable

  • Understanding the current challenges in NHS and knowledge on the services in the JD

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager IAC

Jade Lester

jade.lester@nhs.net

02084013000

Details

Date posted

10 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year pro rata pa incl of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

199-7562545-FM-MT

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Supporting documents

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