Deputy Service Manager (Diagnostic and Clinical Support) *Internal*
The closing date is 29 December 2025
Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
Are you an experienced manager looking for a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on healthcare services? We are looking for an exceptional Deputy Service Manager to join our fantastic NHS Trust located in the stunning surroundings of the Lake District. You will play a vital role in delivering exceptional performance, quality, and safety of services within your Clinical Collaborative. This role offers an incredible opportunity to an experienced manager or someone ready to step into operational management.
The Deputy Service Manager for Diagnostic and Clinical Support is a fantastic opportunity to manage a range of Diagnostic services.
The portfolio includes:
- Radiology
- Breast Imaging
- Nuclear Medicine
- Pathology
- Pharmacy
You will work closely with an excellent team consisting of a General Manager, Lead Nurse, Deputy General Manager and Service Manager to support the operational management of these services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Hold delegated responsibility for key areas of service delivery, for example, operational and performance management in relation to constitutional standard waiting times and achieving financial balance.
- Actively support the achievement of objectives within both corporate and Collaborative agenda.
- Support delivery of the maintenance and successful achievement of local and national performance management targets.
- Ensure that ward/departments maintain the highest standards and performance requirements under corporate and clinical governance procedures.
- Support improvement / developments of service.
- Manage pay and non-pay resources associated with defined speciality/specialities across the trust.
- Prepare and present business plans and recommend options for improvement.
- Implement effective and appropriate performance management systems and processes within specified areas, ensuring there are robust evaluation processes in place following change.
- Review and monitor performance of specified areas within the Service to ensure Trust requirements are met.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Details
Date posted
11 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
262-A-25-7648920
Job locations
Cumberland Infirmary
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberland Infirmary
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
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